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纵然 (zòng rán): even if; even though

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HSK 7conjunction

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: even if; even though
Characters: 2
Part of speech: conjunction
HSK level: HSK 7

Full definitions

even if
even though

Chinese explanation

连词，表示让步关系，相当于即使、哪怕。用于假设一种情况，说明结果或结论不会因此改变，后面常有也、仍然等词配合使用。多用于书面语，语气比即使稍强。

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Character breakdown

HSK 5

vertical; from north to south

HSK 5

thus; so; however

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