HSK 4 · VERSION 2.0#76
Expressing “Even If” with “jíshǐ”
即使
How it works
即使 (jíshǐ) means “even if.” It introduces a condition, but the main result still remains true.
Example sentences
即使很忙，他也会来。
Even if he is busy, he will still come.
即使下雨，我们也得出发。
Even if it rains, we still have to set off.
即使你不说，我也知道。
Even if you do not say it, I still know.
Key point
This is a concessive pattern. The second part still happens despite the condition.