HSK 7

纵然⋯⋯ ,也⋯⋯

纵然⋯⋯ ,也⋯⋯ (Even though... still...)

Explanation

This structure is used to emphasize that no matter whether the condition in the first clause occurs or how true it is, the result or action in the latter clause remains unchanged. It is similar to '虽然...但是...' but carries a stronger tone of concession, emphasizing the speaker's determination. For example: '我们的意见纵然不一致,也应当互相理解' (Even though our opinions are not in agreement, we should still understand each other).

Examples

我们的意见纵然不一致,也应当互相理解。
mendejiànzòngránzhìyīngdāngxiāngjiě
这事纵然不好,也是他们之间的事,就让他们自己处理吧。
zhèshìzòngránhǎoshìmenzhījiāndeshìjiùràngmenchǔba

Learn “纵然⋯⋯ ,也⋯⋯” effectively

The grammar point “纵然⋯⋯ ,也⋯⋯” (纵然⋯⋯ ,也⋯⋯ (Even though... still...)) 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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