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How to say “even if…” in Chinese with 就是 (jiùshì)

就是 (jiùshì)⋯⋯，也 (yě)⋯⋯

Expressing "even if…" with "就是 (jiùshì)"

HSK 5"Even If" Statements

Rule structure

就是 (jiùshì) is a colloquial alternative to 即使 (jíshǐ)/哪怕 (nǎpà) meaning "even if". It is followed by a hypothetical condition, and the result clause typically contains 也 (yě).

Examples

就是下雨，我也要去。

Jiùshì xià yǔ, wǒ yě yào qù.

Even if it rains, I’ll still go.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Use the structure: 就是 (jiùshì)⋯⋯，也 (yě)⋯⋯. For example: 就是下雨，我也要去。 — “Even if it rains, I’ll still go.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

就是下雨，我也要去。 — “Even if it rains, I’ll still go.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 5.

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