Grammar pattern · HSK 4

即使…也…

即使 + hypothetical condition,也 + unchanged result

How it works

Use 即使…也… when the main result remains true despite a hypothetical obstacle.

即使下雨,我们也要出发。

Jíshǐ xiàyǔ, wǒmen yě yào chūfā.

Even if it rains, we will still set off.

Common mistake: The second clause normally includes 也 to show that the result does not change.

Quick practice

即使…也… keeps the result true…