Definition
虽然 (suīrán) introduces a real fact that contrasts with the main clause — 'although it rained, we still went'. 即使 (jíshǐ) is for hypothetical or extreme cases ('even if it rains, we'll go'), and 尽管 (jǐnguǎn) can also mean 'although' but is slightly more formal and often implies a stronger concession.
conjunction
althougheven though
Examples
- 虽然，。suī rán jīntiān xià yǔ, dànshì tā háishì qù gōngyuán le.Although it rained today, he still went to the park.
- 虽然，。suī rán wǒ hěn xǐhuan zhè běn shū, kěshì méi yǒu qián mǎi.Although I really like this book, I don't have money to buy it.
- 虽然，。suī rán tā huì shuō Zhōngwén, kěshì shuō de bù hǎo.Although he can speak Chinese, he doesn't speak it well.
Grammar
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