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即使 (jíshǐ) vs 就算 (jiùsuàn): use 就算 when introducing a hypothetical situation with a concession, while 即使 emphasizes the condition itself without implying a concession.
Common mistakes include misplacing 就算 in a sentence; it should precede the condition being conceded. This phrase is informal and can be used in daily conversations or casual writing, but avoid overusing it in formal contexts. Remember that it often leads into a contrasting statement.
While 就算 does not have a specific HSK level, it connects well with conditional expressions, often covered in intermediate levels. Students should focus on using it in context and practice forming contrasting statements that follow it.
Learners often confuse 就算 with 甚至, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '就算他去了, 甚至我也会去' is incorrect; it should be '就算他去了, 我也会去' to convey the right meaning.
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How to say granted that in Chinese
“granted that” in Chinese is就算
就算 (jiùsuàn) means 'even if' or 'granted that,' often used to introduce a hypothetical situation or concession. It implies acceptance of a premise to emphasize a point or argument, typically followed by a contrasting statement. This phrase is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese to express conditions.
When to use 就算
Common mistakes include misplacing 就算 in a sentence; it should precede the condition being conceded. This phrase is informal and can be used in daily conversations or casual writing, but avoid overusing it in formal contexts. Remember that it often leads into a contrasting statement.
就算 or something close to it
即使 (jíshǐ) vs 就算 (jiùsuàn): use 就算 when introducing a hypothetical situation with a concession, while 即使 emphasizes the condition itself without implying a concession.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 就算 with 甚至, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '就算他去了, 甚至我也会去' is incorrect; it should be '就算他去了, 我也会去' to convey the right meaning.
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