Correct
即使 vs 即便 vs 就是(近义词)
/ Jíshǐ yus jíbiàn yus jiùshì /
Strokes
Definition
even if/even if/even if
Example
用法1
1)All the three conjunctions mean"concession",and are used in the first clause;in the following clause there is usually 也 or 还,etc.to correspond(to show the result remains unchanged).就是……也……is the most common in speech;即便 is more literary;即使 is used in either written or colloquial language.
2)In examples①②③the three words are interchangeable,but the style is different.There is usually an auxiliary verb in the following clause. The predicate of either clause can be in the negative:
3)Sometimes 即便 or 即使 can be used in the second clause,but 就是 cannot:
4)的话 can be added at the end of a conditional clause to indicate the concession:
5)With 的话 atthe end,就是 can also be used.
2)In examples①②③the three words are interchangeable,but the style is different.There is usually an auxiliary verb in the following clause. The predicate of either clause can be in the negative:
3)Sometimes 即便 or 即使 can be used in the second clause,but 就是 cannot:
4)的话 can be added at the end of a conditional clause to indicate the concession:
5)With 的话 atthe end,就是 can also be used.
1
Jíshǐ
即使
(
/
jiùshì
就是
/
jíbiàn
即便
)
tóngyì
同意
duìfāng
对方
de
的
yāoqiú
要求
,
yě
也
yīnggāi
应该
tíchū
提出
tiáojiàn
条件
Even if you agree with the requirements of the other party,you should still propose your terms.
2
Tā
她
jíshǐ
即使
(
/
jiùshì
就是
/
jíbiàn
即便
)
yuánliàng
原谅
le
了
nǐ
你
,
nǐ
你
yě
也
huì
会
shòudào
受到
liángxīn
良心
de
的
qiǎnzé
谴责
。
Even if she forgives you,you will also feel guilty.
3
Jíshǐ
即使
(
/
jiùshì
就是
/
jíbiàn
即便
)
yǔ
雨
xià
下
de
得
zài
再
dà
大
,
yě
也
yào
要
ànshí
按时
chūfā
出发
。
Even though it rains hard,we'll still start on time.