Decoded Slug: 即便 (jíbiàn) - Even if, Even though
Mandarin Grammar Point
即便 (jíbiàn) - Even if, Even though
即便 (jíbiàn) - Even if, Even though
Short explanation:
Used to express a hypothetical condition, usually indicating a conceding circumstance or exception.
Formation:
即便 + Hypothetical Condition/Situation, + Main Clause
Examples:
即便天气很冷，我也会去跑步。
Jíbiàn tiānqì hěn lěng, wǒ yě huì qù pǎobù.
Even if the weather is very cold, I will go running.
即便他不会来, 我们还是要等他。
Jíbiàn tā bú huì lái, wǒmen háishi yào děng tā.
Even if he won't come, we still have to wait for him.
他很聪明，即便任务很难，他也能完成。
Tā hěn cōngmíng, jíbiàn rènwù hěn nán, tā yě néng wánchéng.
He is very smart, even if the task is difficult, he can still complete it.
即便有工作，我也会抽时间去参观展览。
Jíbiàn yǒu gōngzuò, wǒ yě huì chōu shíjiān qù cānguān zhǎnlǎn.
Even if I have work, I will make time to visit the exhibition.
Long explanation:
The Mandarin Chinese term '即便 (jíbiàn)' is a conjunction that is equivalent to 'even if' or 'even though' in English. It is used to introduce a hypothetical condition or exception, often implying a resolution or persistence in spite of possible adversity or unfavourable conditions.