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How to say “even if…” in Chinese with 即使 (jíshǐ)

即使 (jíshǐ)⋯⋯，也 (yě)⋯⋯

Expressing "even if…" with "即使 (jíshǐ)"

HSK 4"Even If" Statements

Rule structure

即使 (jíshǐ) means "even if". It introduces a hypothetical condition that does not affect the result. The second clause typically contains 也 (yě).

Examples

即使明天下雨，我们也要去。

Jíshǐ míngtiān xià yǔ, wǒmen yě yào qù.

Even if it rains tomorrow, we will still go.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Expressing "even if…" with "即使 (jíshǐ)"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: 即使 (jíshǐ)⋯⋯，也 (yě)⋯⋯. For example: 即使明天下雨，我们也要去。 — “Even if it rains tomorrow, we will still go.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

即使明天下雨，我们也要去。 — “Even if it rains tomorrow, we will still go.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 4.

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