即使 (jíshǐ) — how to say "even if" in Chinese

即使

Even if

Character composition

that is, even

使

to make, if

Radicals / Keys

Man

#9 · rén · 2 strokes

Seal (device)

#26 · jié · 2 strokes

Synonyms

哪怕

even if, even though

nǎ pà · of extreme hypothetical, emphatic

即便

even if; even though

jí biàn · formal, written

Examples

即使你遇到了很大的困难,也不要轻易放弃自己的梦想。

Even if you encounter great difficulties, you should not easily give up on your dreams.

即使下雨,我也去。

Even if it rains, I will still go.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "even if" in Chinese?

"even if" in Chinese is 即使 (jíshǐ).

What does 即使 mean in English?

即使 (jíshǐ) means "Even if".

How is 即使 pronounced?

It is pronounced jíshǐ (written as jishi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "even if" in Chinese characters?

It is written 即使.

What HSK level is 即使?

即使 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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