无论如何 (wú lùn rú hé) — no matter what, in any event, regardless

Definition

Conveys firm resolve 'no matter what happens' — stronger and more emphatic than the casual 反正 ('anyway'). 千方百计 is about the means used, not about standing firm against circumstances.

phrase
no matter whatin any eventregardless

Examples

  • 无论如何
    wú lùn rú hé, Wǒ men dōu yīng gāi zūn zhòng bǐ cǐ de xuǎn zé.
    No matter what, we should respect each other's choices.
  • 无论如何
    Tā wú lùn rú hé bù kěn fàng qì zhè ge jì huà.
    He refuses to give up this plan no matter what.
  • 无论如何
    wú lùn rú hé Míng tiān tiān qì rú hé, bǐ sài dōu huì rú qī jǔ xíng.
    Regardless of tomorrow's weather, the competition will be held as scheduled.

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