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How to say “even if…” in Chinese with 就算 (jiùsuàn)

就算 (jiùsuàn)⋯⋯，也 (yě)⋯⋯

Expressing "even if…" with "就算 (jiùsuàn)"

HSK 5"Even If" Statements

Rule structure

就算 (jiùsuàn) is another colloquial "even if". It often implies a stronger concession or indifference to the condition.

Examples

就算你不帮我，我也能完成。

Jiùsuàn nǐ bù bāng wǒ, wǒ yě néng wánchéng.

Even if you don’t help me, I can still finish it.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Use the structure: 就算 (jiùsuàn)⋯⋯，也 (yě)⋯⋯. For example: 就算你不帮我，我也能完成。 — “Even if you don’t help me, I can still finish it.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

就算你不帮我，我也能完成。 — “Even if you don’t help me, I can still finish it.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 5.

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