虽 (suī) - Although & even though
虽 · suī
Although;
even though;
despite;
used to express concession or contrast in sentences.
Althougheven thoughdespite
Usage highlights
Although... but...Although... still...Although... however...Although smallAlthough difficultAlthough far
Usage & contexts
Examples
- Although it's raining, I'll still go out (虽下雨，我仍要出门).
- Even though he's young, he's very mature (虽年轻，却很成熟).
- Although small, the room is cozy (虽小，但舒适).
- Despite being tired, she continued working (虽累，她继续工作).
Collocations
- Although... but...(虽...但...)
- Although... still...(虽...仍...)
- Although... however...(虽...然而...)
- Although small(虽小)
- Although difficult(虽难)
- Although far(虽远)
Idioms
- Although the sparrow is small, it has all the vital organs(麻雀虽小，五脏俱全)
- Although the road is long, persistence will lead to success(路虽远，行则将至)
- Although the task is difficult, it must be accomplished(事虽难，做则必成)
Cultural background
FAQ- Classical Chinese conjunction frequently used in literary and philosophical texts
- Often appears in classical Chinese paired with contrasting conjunctions like 然, 而, or 但
- Commonly used in proverbs and idioms to express wisdom about overcoming obstacles