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虽然
suīrán
Description
“虽然”用来说一件事，后面常常跟“但是”或“可是”。
"虽然" is used to introduce a statement, often followed by "但是" or "可是".
它的意思是“就算是这样”，后面会说不一样的情况。
It means "even though," and is followed by a contrasting situation.
Meanings
虽然suīrán
although; even though
虽然下雨，但是我还是去了。
Although it rained, I still went.
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Notes
- Nuance
虽然 usually pairs with 但是/可是 in the second clause, unlike English 'although' used alone.
- Etymology
虽 means 'though' and 然 means 'so/thus', combining to form the concessive conjunction.
In videos
“虽然下课以后他没有学习中文，”
“虽然你虽然今天有风”
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