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How to say “no matter” in Chinese with 不管 (bùguǎn)

不管 (bùguǎn)⋯⋯，都 (dōu) / 也 (yě)⋯⋯

Expressing "no matter" with "不管 (bùguǎn)"

HSK 4"No Matter" Statements

Rule structure

不管 (bùguǎn) means "no matter". It must be followed by an interrogative word or a choice. 都 (dōu) or 也 (yě) is required in the result clause.

Examples

不管多忙，他都会回电话。

Bùguǎn duō máng, tā dōu huì huí diànhuà.

No matter how busy he is, he always returns calls.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Expressing "no matter" with "不管 (bùguǎn)"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: 不管 (bùguǎn)⋯⋯，都 (dōu) / 也 (yě)⋯⋯. For example: 不管多忙，他都会回电话。 — “No matter how busy he is, he always returns calls.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

不管多忙，他都会回电话。 — “No matter how busy he is, he always returns calls.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 4.

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