Definition
即使 (jí shǐ) means 'even if' and introduces a hypothetical or unlikely situation. It differs from 虽然 (suī rán, 'although'), which introduces a real, factual situation. Colloquially, 哪怕 (nǎ pà) has the same meaning but is more informal.
conjunction
even ifeven though (marks hypothetical concession)
Easily confused
- 及时jí shísound-alike(adjective) timely
- 即时jí shísound-alikeimmediately, instantly
- 集市jí shìsound-alikemarket; bazaar; fair
- 纪实jì shísound-alike(verb) to record actual events; to document facts
Examples
- 即使，。jí shǐ nǐ bù shuō, wǒ yě zhīdao.Even if you don't say it, I still know.
- 即使，。jí shǐ míngtiān guā fēng, wǒmen yě yào qù gōngyuán.Even if it's windy tomorrow, we still have to go to the park.
- 即使，。jí shǐ kǎoshì hěn nán, tā yě bú huì fàngqì.Even if the exam is very hard, he won't give up.
Grammar
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