Chinese

使

jíshǐ
Meaning: even if; even though
Part of Speech: Conjunction

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Example sentences

即使下大雨,他也堅持要去跑步。
即使下大雨,他也坚持要去跑步。
Even if it rains heavily, he insists on going for a run.
即使過了這麼多年,那段記憶依然清晰。
Even after so many years, that memory is still clear.
即使他覺得自己很笨,他還是努力學習。
Even though he feels stupid, he still studies hard.
即使傷口癒合了,那道傷痕依然清晰可見。
Even though the wound has healed, that scar is still clearly visible.
即使朋友們再三勸告,他還是不聽。
Even though his friends advised him repeatedly, he still wouldn't listen.

Usage Notes

Used to introduce a hypothetical condition that does not affect the outcome.

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