HSK 4
不⋯⋯也⋯⋯
The structure 'even if not... still...' (obligatory even if not)
Explanation
The structure '不...也...' is used to emphasize that even if condition A does not happen or is not carried out, action B still certainly takes place. It expresses determination or defiance of circumstances. Example: '今天晚上我不睡觉也要把这篇作文写完' (Tonight even without sleeping, I must finish writing this essay).
Examples
Learn “不⋯⋯也⋯⋯” effectively
The grammar point “不⋯⋯也⋯⋯” (The structure 'even if not... still...' (obligatory even if not)) is one of the key structures at HSK 4. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.
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