纵然

zòng rán

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Conjunction Rare

Definitions

1. even if
2. even though

Word relationships

Synonyms

3 items

• 即使 jí shǐ 即使 jí shǐ even if; even though 用于书面或口语，表示假设的让步: even if; even though
• 就算 jiù suàn 就算 jiù suàn (coll.) even if 口语中常用，表示假设的让步: (coll.) even if
• 即便 jí biàn 即便 jí biàn even if 书面语，表示假设的让步: even if

Usage notes

Collocations

常与「也」「还」搭配，如「纵然失败，也无怨无悔」。

Formality

「纵然」为书面语，多用于文学作品或正式文体，口语中较少使用。

Example Sentences

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纵然 前路艰难，我也会坚持下去。

Even if the road ahead is difficult, I will persist.

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Child Words of 纵然

• 然 然 rán: correct
• 纵 纵 zòng: warp (the vertical threads in weaving)