虽说 (suī shuō) — (conjunction) although, though (more colloquial than 虽然)
Definition
虽说 is a colloquial spoken equivalent of 虽然 — same 'although' meaning, used in casual talk and writing. The phrase is usually followed by a comma and a contrasting clause with 但/还是/却.
conjunction
althoughthough (more colloquial than 虽然)
Examples
- 虽说，。suī shuō Tā méi lái, dàn lǐ wù yǐ jīng zhǔn bèi hǎo le.Although he didn't come, the gift is already prepared.
- 虽说，。suī shuō Zhè dào cài yǒu diǎn là, wǒ hái shì hěn xǐ huan chī.Even though this dish is a bit spicy, I still really like eating it.
- 虽说，。suī shuō Xīn kǔ, tā què cóng bú bào yuàn.Though it's hard, he never complains.
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