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虽然 (suī rán): although

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 2conjunction

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
although
Characters
2
Part of speech
conjunction
HSK level
HSK 2

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • although
  • even though (often used correlatively with 可是[ke3 shi4] or 但是[dan4 shi4] etc)
  • although
  • even though (often used correlatively with 可是 or 但是)

Chinese explanation

  • 表示让步的连词,用在转折复句的前一分句,先承认某个事实或情况,然后在下文说出与它相反或不同的结果
  • 常与但是、可是、不过等词呼应,构成虽然……但是……的格式。

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Character breakdown

HSK 6

although

HSK 5

thus; so; however

Example sentences

,。

Although it was very cold today, I still went for a walk in the park.

,。

Although Chinese is difficult, the more I study it, the more interested I become.

,。

Although he is very busy, he calls his parents every day.

,。

Although this problem looks simple, it is not easy to do.

,。

Although we didn't know each other before, we have now become good friends.

,。

Although the weather is very cold, we still decided to go to the park.

,。

Although he lacks experience, he works very hard.

,。

Although this piece of clothing is very expensive, I really like it.

,。

Although Xiaoming was sick, he still came to class.

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