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就算

jiùsuàn

Description

"就算"用来说一个假设的情况,意思跟"即使"很像。

"就算" is used to express a hypothetical situation, similar in meaning to "即使" (even if).

后面常常有"也",表示这个情况不会改变结果。

It is often followed by "也" to indicate that the situation does not change the outcome.

Meanings

就算jiùsuàn

even if; even though; granted that

就算下雨,我也要去。

Even if it rains, I will go.

就算jiùsuàn

let it be; forget it; count it as

这件事就算了吧。

Let's just forget about this matter.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    就算…也… is more colloquial than 即使…也…, common in everyday speech.

  • Etymology

    就 (then) + 算 (count/reckon), literally "count it as even so".

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