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固然
gùrán
Description
“固然”常用来先承认一个事实，然后再说出不同的看法。
"固然" is often used to first acknowledge a fact, then express a different opinion.
它常和“但是”“可是”一起用，表示“虽然……但是……”的意思。
It is often used with "但是" or "可是" to mean "although... but...".
Meanings
固然gùrán
admittedly; it is true that (followed by 'but')
这件衣服固然好看，但是太贵了。
This piece of clothing is certainly good-looking, but it's too expensive.
固然gùrán
of course; no doubt (conceding a point)
你的想法固然有道理，我们还是再考虑一下。
Your idea certainly makes sense, but let's think it over again.
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Notes
- Etymology
固 (firmly/indeed) + 然 (so), literally 'it is indeed so'.
- Nuance
more formal than 虽然; concedes a point before raising a contrast.
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