HSK 5
即使⋯⋯，也⋯⋯
Using 即使⋯⋯，也⋯⋯ to express 'even if/still...'
Explanation
This structure is used to emphasize that an action or event still occurs despite a difficult condition or assumption. The '即使' part presents the situation (often difficult or unfavorable), while the '也' part indicates the result still happens. For example: '即使天气不好' (even if the weather is bad), '也' emphasizes '爬长城的人也不会少' (the number of people climbing the Great Wall is still not small). It is similar to '虽然...但是...' but stronger, with the '即使' part being hypothetical, emphasizing perseverance or an unchanged outcome.
Examples
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The grammar point “即使⋯⋯，也⋯⋯” (Using 即使⋯⋯，也⋯⋯ to express 'even if/still...') is one of the key structures at HSK 5. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.
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