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无论 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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无论
wúlùn
no matter what or how
HSK 4, c, 10 strokes, rank #1089, Medium
无论
wúlùn
regardless of whether...
HSK 4, c, 10 strokes, rank #1089, Medium
wúlùn(wu2lun4)wu lun T2
1no matter what or how
2regardless of whether...
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March 24, 2026
无论(無論)wúlùn(wu2lun4)
无论 (wú lùn) means 'no matter what' or 'regardless of.' It is commonly used to express that something is true regardless of the circumstances or conditions. This phrase is often followed by a clause that describes the conditions that do not affect the outcome.
Strokes10Frequency#1089DifficultyMedium
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 'regardless of circumstances' often reflects a strong emphasis on perseverance and resilience, particularly in personal and professional contexts. This aligns with the cultural value of not giving up in the face of challenges.
Memory tip
Imagine a person saying '无' (no) while holding a scale that is tipping in both directions (论) but still deciding to move forward. This visual illustrates how no matter the weight or direction, the decision stands firm, connecting to the meaning of 'regardless'.
Meanings of 无论
wúlùn(wu2lun4)
1no matter what or how
2regardless of whether...
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About 无论
无论Simplified
無論Traditional
10Strokes
—Radical
连词连词conjunction (conj.)Part of Speech
#1089Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 无论 with 任何 (rèn hé), which means 'any' or 'whatever.' Remember that 无论 emphasizes the disregard for conditions, while 任何 just indicates an option. It is used in both formal and informal contexts, but be mindful of its placement in sentences.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 4 word, 无论 connects well with other conditional and contrasting expressions like 如果 (rú guǒ - if) and 尽管 (jǐn guǎn - although). Focus on practicing its use in complex sentences to better express conditional thoughts.
Common Mistakes
Learners might mistakenly use 无论 without a complete clause, such as saying '无论我喜欢' (no matter I like), which is incorrect. The correct form should be '无论我喜欢什么' (no matter what I like).
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无论 (wú lùn) means 'no matter what' or 'regardless of.' It is commonly used to express that something is true regardless of the circumstances or conditions. This phrase is often followed by a clause that describes the conditions that do not affect the outcome.
When to use 无论
Learners often confuse 无论 with 任何 (rèn hé), which means 'any' or 'whatever.' Remember that 无论 emphasizes the disregard for conditions, while 任何 just indicates an option. It is used in both formal and informal contexts, but be mindful of its placement in sentences.
What learners get wrong
Learners might mistakenly use 无论 without a complete clause, such as saying '无论我喜欢' (no matter I like), which is incorrect. The correct form should be '无论我喜欢什么' (no matter what I like).
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Grammar patterns of 无论
无论 functions as a conjunction — it connects clauses or phrases. Many Chinese conjunctions come in pairs (虽然…但是…, 因为…所以…); use them at the front of the clauses they link. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
