Definition
固然 (gù rán) is a formal conjunction meaning 'admittedly, it is true that...' — it introduces a concession before a contrasting statement with 但/但是/可是/不过. It is used in written or formal speech to acknowledge a point while setting up a counterargument.
conjunction
admittedlyit is true that… (used to concede a point before a contrasting statement)
Easily confused
- 居然jū ránlook-alikeunexpectedly; contrary to one's expectation
Examples
- 固然，。gù rán gōngzuò hěn máng, dàn yě yào zhùyì xiūxi.Admittedly, work is very busy, but you also need to pay attention to rest.
- 固然，。Zhège fāng'àn gù rán yǒu yōudiǎn, búguò chéngběn tài gāo.This plan admittedly has advantages, but the cost is too high.
- 固然，。gù rán tā de jīngyàn fēngfù, kěshì niánjì dà le.Admittedly, he has rich experience, but he is old.
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