Writing
即使 (jíshǐ) — how to say "even if" in Chinese
即使
Even if
conjunction
Character composition
即
that is, even
使
to make, if
Radicals / Keys
人
Man
#9 · rén · 2 strokes
卩
Seal (device)
#26 · jié · 2 strokes
Synonyms
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).
即使 meaning in English
即使 (jíshǐ) means "Even if".
即使 pronunciation
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: 即 has 7 strokes, 使 has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 即使?
即使 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.
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