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How to say “even if…” in Chinese with 哪怕 (nǎpà)

哪怕 (nǎpà)⋯⋯，也 (yě)⋯⋯

Expressing "even if…" with "哪怕 (nǎpà)"

HSK 5"Even If" Statements

Rule structure

哪怕 (nǎpà) is a more formal/literary "even if". It emphasizes an extreme or minimal condition.

Examples

哪怕只有一线希望，我们也要争取。

Nǎpà zhǐyǒu yī xiàn xīwàng, wǒmen yě yào zhēngqǔ.

Even if there is only a glimmer of hope, we must strive for it.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Use the structure: 哪怕 (nǎpà)⋯⋯，也 (yě)⋯⋯. For example: 哪怕只有一线希望，我们也要争取。 — “Even if there is only a glimmer of hope, we must strive for it.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

哪怕只有一线希望，我们也要争取。 — “Even if there is only a glimmer of hope, we must strive for it.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 5.

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