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即使

jíshǐ

Description

即使表示一种假设,意思是“就算……也……”。人们常把它和“也”一起使用。

"即使" expresses a hypothetical situation, meaning "even if... still...". It is often used together with "也".

Meanings

即使jíshǐ

even if; even though

即使下雨,我也要去。

Even if it rains, I will go.

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Notes

  • Grammar

    A conjunction introducing a condition, often followed by 也 or 还.

  • Nuance

    即使 usually presents a hypothetical condition; 即便 and 就算 are close synonyms.

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