HSK 5Grammar

The concession: 即使…也…

Even if…, still

即使…也…

即使 (jíshǐ) introduces a conceded hypothesis — even if unfavorable — and 也 (yě) maintains the conclusion: 'even if…, still'.

即使…，(Subject +) 也…

Even if it rains tomorrow, we will still go hiking.

Even if it's difficult, I won't give up.

哪怕 (nǎpà) functions like 即使, with a more oral and more expressive tone.

Even if there's only a small chance, I want to try.

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