纵然

縱然

zòngrán

conjunction HSK 7-9 #36,567

Meanings

1 even if
2 even though

Characters

even if; although

so; like that; suffix

Examples

纵然困难重重，他也不会放弃。

Zòngrán kùnnánchóngchóng, tā yě bùhuì fàngqì.

Even if difficulties pile up, he won't give up.

纵然你不同意，我还是要说出来。

Zòngrán nǐ bùtóng yì, wǒ háishì yàoshuō chūlái.

Even if you disagree, I still need to say it.

Tips

usage

纵然 is more literary than 即使. Often paired with 也 or 还是 in the second clause.

register

Formal/written register. In everyday speech, 即使 or 就算 are more common.

Stroke Order

纵 zòng

然 rán