虽然

suīrán

although; even though

conjunctionHSK 3.0 word list · Band 2trad. 雖然
Dictionary entry

although; even though (often used correlatively with 可是 or 但是 etc)

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See it in sentences

虽然很贵,但我喜欢。

Suīrán hěn guì, dàn wǒ xǐhuan.

English

It is expensive, but I like it.

虽然下雨,但他来了。

Suīrán xià yǔ, dàn tā lái le.

English

Although it rained, he came.

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  • 虽然很贵although it is expensive
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