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Expressing "even if…" with 即使 ("ji2shi3")

即使 jíshǐ

Grammar
HSK 4

Structure

即使 ⋯⋯ ，也 ⋯⋯

Translations

  • even if

Definition

引导假设性让步，表示承认某种情况，但结果不受其影响。

Introduces a hypothetical concession, acknowledging a certain condition without affecting the main result.

Usage

通常用于复句的前一分句，后一分句用“也、还”等呼应，表示让步后的结果。

Usually used in the first clause of a compound sentence, with the second clause using words like '也' or '还' to indicate the result after the concession.

Examples

  • 1 即使下雨，我们也去。 (Even if it rains, we will still go.)
  • 2 即使你不说，我也知道。 (Even if you don't say it, I know.)
  • 3 即使再难，他也不会放弃。 (Even if it's more difficult, he won't give up.)
  • 4 即使加班，也要完成这个项目。 (Even if working overtime, we must finish this project.)
  • 5 即使没有钱，也要活得开心。 (Even if you have no money, you should live happily.)

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