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“Regardless” with 无论 (wúlùn) / 不管 (bùguǎn)

An English guide to “Regardless” with 无论 (wúlùn) / 不管 (bùguǎn), with structures, examples, and practical usage notes.

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“Regardless” with 无论 (wúlùn) / 不管 (bùguǎn)

Overview

This English reference introduces ““Regardless” with 无论 (wúlùn) / 不管 (bùguǎn)” and focuses on the information most useful when reading Chinese.

Examples

Two hypothetical situations

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Regardless of whether it rains or it’s sunny, I will go.

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Whether we go or not, the outcome will be the same.

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Whether the manager is here or not, we have to complete this task today.

Multiple hypothetical situations

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No matter how difficult it is, we must persevere.

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No matter what, we should always maintain an optimistic attitude.

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No matter what you wear, it looks good on you.

Common mistakes

Must include different options/situations

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,。

Whether the manager is here or not, we have to complete this task today.

Usage notes

Comparing 无论 / 不管 to 即使 / 就算

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,。

Regardless of whether it rains or it’s sunny, I will go.

,。

No matter what the weather is like, I will go.

,。

Even if it rains, I will still go.

不论

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,。

No matter how difficult it is, we must persevere.

,。

Alternatives to 都 and 也

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,。

No matter what difficulties we encounter, we can always find a solution.

,。

No matter whether it rains or snows, the competition will still continue.

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No matter how busy I am with work, I will still find time to be with my family.

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