即使如此 (jí shǐ rú cǐ) — even so, nevertheless, even then
Definition
A concessive connector meaning 'even so / nevertheless' — it concedes a prior point but pivots to a contrasting conclusion. Often used to soften a contradiction with the preceding clause.
verb
even soneverthelesseven then
Examples
- 即使如此，。jí shǐ rú cǐ, Wǒ men yě bù néng fàng qì nǔ lì.Even so, we cannot give up our efforts.
- ，即使如此，。Tā fàn le cuò wù, jí shǐ rú cǐ, dà jiā hái shì xìn rèn tā.He made a mistake; even so, everyone still trusts him.
- 即使如此，。jí shǐ rú cǐ, Zhè ge fāng àn réng rán zhí dé yí shì.Even so, this plan is still worth a try.
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