Concession with 即使...也
Expressing concession with 即使...也 meaning even if/even though
Pattern
即使 + Condition, Subject + 也 + Result
Explanation
即使...也 expresses a hypothetical or real concession, meaning even if a certain condition exists, the result remains unchanged. It is stronger than 虽然...但是 because it emphasizes that the condition is insufficient to change the outcome.
即使 can introduce both real and hypothetical situations. When the situation is hypothetical, it translates as even if; when real, it translates as even though. The 也 in the main clause is essential and cannot be omitted.
Examples
即使下雨，我们也要去爬山。
Jíshǐ xià yǔ, wǒmen yě yào qù pá shān.
Even if it rains, we will still go hiking.
即使他不同意，我也会坚持自己的想法。
Jíshǐ tā bù tóngyì, wǒ yě huì jiānchí zìjǐ de xiǎngfǎ.
Even if he disagrees, I will stick to my own ideas.
即使工作再忙，也不能忽视健康。
Jíshǐ gōngzuò zài máng, yě bù néng hūshì jiànkāng.
Even if work is extremely busy, you cannot neglect your health.
Common Mistakes
即使下雨，我们要去爬山。
即使下雨，我们也要去爬山。
The 也 in the main clause is required when using 即使. It cannot be omitted.
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