suī rán

Translation

  • although
  • even though
  • even if

Synonyms

Examples

  • 虽然考试近了, 他还没有把书唸完。
    He could not get through his work, though the examination was near.
  • 虽然穷,但生活却过得很快乐。
    Even though he was poor, he was happy.
  • 虽然下着大雪,但他还是来了。
    He came in spite of the heavy snow.
  • 虽然很累,但是也继续工作。
    Even though he was tired, he went on with his work.
  • 这本字典虽然很贵,但还是值得买的。
    This dictionary is very expensive but is worth buying.
  • 虽然在虎口里,却是安如泰山。
    Though I may be in the jaws of death, I am as a firm as a rock.
  • 虽然我失败了,但我会再试一次的。
    Though I failed, I will try again.
  • 虽然我很同情他,但却帮不上忙。
    Much as I pitied him, I could not help him.
  • 虽然天气很冷,但我还是出去了。
    Though it was very cold, I went out.
  • 虽然他已经用尽全力温习,但测验还是不及格。
    With all his efforts, he failed the test.
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