就算 — even if
even if
How to pronounce it
就算 is read jiù suàn: 2 syllables. The tone is part of the word: with another melody you get another word, or just a jumble of sounds.
How to write it
On top, 竹 “bamboo”: people used to count with bamboo sticks.
Strokes go in order: top to bottom and left to right, horizontal before vertical. Tap a character to open its page, with the strokes shown large and the words it appears in. To train your hand, print a handwriting sheet for “就算”.
Examples
Sentences from the course lessons with 就算. Tap the sound icon to listen.
- 就算明天下雨，我也要去。jiùsuànmíngtiānxiàyǔ,wǒyěyàoqùEven if it rains tomorrow, I'm still going.
- 你不想去就算了nǐbùxiǎngqùjiùsuànleIf you don't want to go, fine.
- 就算再忙也要好好休息jiùsuànzàimáng,yěyàohǎohǎoxiūxiEven if you're really busy, you still need to rest properly.
More words from the lesson “Unless and even if”
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Frequently asked questions
What does 就算 mean?
就算 (jiùsuàn) means “even if”.
How do you write 就算?
就算 is 2 characters: 就 (jiù) — at once; exactly; 算 (suàn) — calculate, count. The stroke order of each one is shown step by step on this page.
How do you pronounce 就算?
就算 is read jiùsuàn. Tones: jiù — fourth tone, suàn — fourth tone. The page has a native speaker recording.
“even if” in the lesson “Unless and even if”
This word is from the topic “Connectors and particles” of HSK 6. In the lesson you hear it in a dialogue, build a sentence with it and say it out loud. Start for free, no sign-up needed.
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