Writing
就算 (jiù suàn) — how to say "even if" in Chinese
就算
Even if
conjunction
Character composition
就
just, then
算
to count, to consider
Radicals / Keys
尢
Lame
#43 · wāng · 3 strokes
竹
Bamboo
#118 · zhú · 6 strokes
Synonyms
Examples
就算工作很忙，他也会抽时间锻炼身体。
Even if work is very busy, he still finds time to exercise.
就算下雨，我也去。
Even if it rains, I'll go.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "even if" in Chinese?
"even if" in Chinese is 就算 (jiù suàn).
就算 meaning in English
就算 (jiù suàn) means "Even if".
How is 就算 pronounced?
It is pronounced jiù suàn (written as jiu suan, jiusuan). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "even if" in Chinese characters?
It is written 就算: 就 has 12 strokes, 算 has 14 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 就算?
就算 is on the HSK 3.0 level 6 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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