The conjunction 哪怕 and the structure 哪怕…, 也…
The structure 哪怕…, 也…
The structure expresses that a result or decision "B" would not change even if a hypothetical condition "A" was true. 哪怕 is followed by a hypothetical condition, while 也 is followed by a result or decision. We can use this structure to show disregard or indifference to something.
Scheme
哪怕
hypothetical condition
result
Pay attention
If a sentence has two subjects, the first subject is placed after 哪怕, and the second subject is placed before 也. If a sentence has one subject, the subject can either be placed after 哪怕 or before 也.
Examples
哪怕他爸爸是总统 ,我不要嫁给他
Even if his father was the president, I wouldn’t want to marry him
nǎpà tā bàba shì zǒngtǒng, wǒ yě bú yào jiàgěi tā
哪怕失败,我要试一下
Even if I fail, I have to try
nǎpà shībài, wǒ yě yào shì yíxià
哪怕 is often followed by the adverb , which emphasizes that the second statement disregards the first statement.
Scheme
哪怕
subject 1
predicate 1
subject 2
predicate 2
Examples
哪怕忙,我要健身
I will still exercise no matter how busy I am
nǎpà zài máng, wǒ yě yào jiànshēn
哪怕你说得好听 ,我们不相信
No matter what you say, we won't believe you
nǎpà nǐ shuō de zài hǎotīng, wǒmen yě bù xiāngxìn
The conjunction 哪怕
The conjunction can be used independently. It is placed in the second part of a sentence and conveys the meaning of an assumption or concession.
Examples
记住她的生日,并给她礼物,哪怕仅仅是便宜和简单的礼物
You should remember her birthday and give her a gift, even if it's a cheap and simple gift
jìzhù tā de shēngrì, bìng gěi tā lǐwù, nǎpà jǐnjǐn shì piányi hé jiǎndān de lǐwù
珍惜每一个人,哪怕只是一瞬间的闪现
Appreciate every person, even if they come into your life for a short time
zhēnxī měi yí ge rén, nǎpà zhǐshì yí shùnjiān de shǎnxiàn
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