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    Expressing "even if" with 即使 (jíshǐ)

    HSK 4
    Condition

    Structure

    即使 + Condition, 也 + Result

    Explanation

    即使 (jíshǐ) means "even if" or "even though" and introduces a hypothetical or extreme condition. It is often paired with 也 in the result clause to emphasize that the outcome remains the same regardless of the condition.

    Examples

    • 即使下大雨，我也要去看那场演唱会。

      jíshǐ xià dàyǔ, wǒ yě yào qù kàn nà chǎng yǎnchànghuì.

      Even if it rains heavily, I still want to go to that concert.

    • 即使工作再忙，他也坚持每天锻炼。

      jíshǐ gōngzuò zài máng, tā yě jiānchí měitiān duànliàn.

      Even if work is very busy, he still insists on exercising every day.

    • 即使你不同意，我也会尊重你的想法。

      jíshǐ nǐ bù tóngyì, wǒ yě huì zūnzhòng nǐ de xiǎngfǎ.

      Even if you disagree, I will still respect your opinion.

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