HSK 7

固然⋯⋯ ,也⋯⋯

The structure '固然...,也...'

Explanation

This structure is used to admit a fact or self-evident point in the first clause (固然), while simultaneously adding another aspect, usually contrasting or supplementary, in the latter clause (也). It is equivalent to 'although... also...' in English. For example: '那固然是我们的习惯,也还需要有另外的理由' (That is indeed our habit, but there also needs to be another reason).

Examples

那固然是我们的习惯,也还需要有另外的理由。
ránshìmendeguànháiyàoyǒulìngwàideyóu
他的话固然给我安慰,也使我难过。
dehuàrángěiānwèishǐnánguò

Learn “固然⋯⋯ ,也⋯⋯” effectively

The grammar point “固然⋯⋯ ,也⋯⋯” (The structure '固然...,也...') is one of the key structures at HSK 7. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.

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