The Chinese word “即使” is often translated as “even if” or “even though”. It is used to express a hypothetical situation, where something may or may not be true, but regardless of the outcome, a particular action or circumstance will still occur. For example, “即使下雨，我还是要去” means “Even if it rains, I still have to go”.
Translation
Conjunction: even if, even though
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 即使下雨，我也要去跑步 | jí shǐ xià yǔ, wǒ yě yào qù pǎo bù | Even if it rains, I still want to go for a run |
| 即使你不同意，我也会继续做我认为对的事情 | jí shǐ nǐ bù tóng yì, wǒ yě huì jì xù zuò wǒ rèn wéi duì de shì qíng | Even if you disagree, I will still do what I think is right |
| 即使他很累，他也不会停下来 | jí shǐ tā hěn lèi, tā yě bù huì tíng xià lái | Even if he is tired, he will not stop |
| 即使你不说，我也知道你在生气 | jí shǐ nǐ bù shuō, wǒ yě zhī dào nǐ zài shēng qì | Even if you don’t say it, I know you’re angry |
| 即使你不去，我也会去 | jí shǐ nǐ bù qù, wǒ yě huì qù | Even if you don’t go, I will still go |
| 即使他迟到了，他也不会错过这个机会 | jí shǐ tā chí dào le, tā yě bù huì cuò guò zhè ge jī huì | Even if he is late, he will not miss this opportunity |
HSK
即使 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 5.
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