Writing
纵然 (zòng rán) — how to say "even if" in Chinese
纵然
Even if
conjunction
Character composition
纵
even; to allow
然
so; thus
Radicals / Keys
火
Fire
#86 · huǒ · 4 strokes
糸
Silk
#120 · mì · 6 strokes
Examples
纵然前路艰难，我们也要坚持到底。
Even if the road ahead is difficult, we must persist to the end.
纵然下雨，我也去。
Even if it rains, I will go.
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Frequently asked questions
Even if meaning in Chinese
"even if" in Chinese is 纵然 (zòng rán).
纵然 meaning
纵然 (zòng rán) means "Even if".
How is 纵然 pronounced?
It is pronounced zòng rán (written as zong ran, zongran). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "even if" in Chinese characters?
It is written 纵然: 纵 has 7 strokes, 然 has 12 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 纵然?
纵然 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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