雖 (suī) - Although, even though, even if — a conjunction

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雖 · suī

Although, even though, even if — a conjunction used to express concession or contrast.

Although, even though, even if — a conjunction

Usage highlights

Although... but...Even though... still...Although small but completeAlthough difficult but not afraidAlthough far but can reachAlthough old but strong

Synonyms

  • 尽管— although, even though
  • 即使— even if, even though
  • 纵然— even if, even though

Antonyms

  • 因为— because (causal vs. concessive)
  • 所以— therefore (result vs. concession)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Although it's raining, I still want to go out (虽下雨，我仍想出去).
  • Even though he's young, he's very mature (虽年轻，他很成熟).
  • Although small, the room is very cozy (虽小，房间很舒适).
  • Even if you don't agree, you should listen (虽不同意，你应倾听).

Collocations

  • Although... but...(虽...但...)
  • Even though... still...(虽...仍...)
  • Although small but complete(虽小但全)
  • Although difficult but not afraid(虽难不怕)
  • Although far but can reach(虽远可达)
  • Although old but strong(虽老犹强)

Idioms

  • Although near, seems far(虽近犹远)
  • Although dead, still alive(虽死犹生)
  • Although defeated, not disgraced(虽败犹荣)
  • Although silent, speaks volumes(虽默如雷)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Classical Chinese conjunction frequently used in literary and philosophical texts.
  • Often appears in parallel structures with contrasting clauses to express nuanced relationships.
  • Common in both classical Chinese and modern formal writing.

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