Usage of 就算
就算 is a conjunction used to express concession, similar to "even if" or "even though" in English. It introduces a hypothetical or unlikely condition, emphasizing that the main clause remains true regardless of that condition.
Common Patterns
- 就算 + condition, + result
This structure highlights that the result will happen despite the condition.
Nuances
Using 就算 often implies determination or insistence despite obstacles or opposing circumstances. It is frequently used in spoken and written Mandarin to stress resolve or to soften a statement by acknowledging a potential objection.
Common Collocations
Avoid Confusion
Do not confuse 就算 with 既然 (since, as) or 虽然 (although). 就算 focuses on hypothetical or concessive conditions, while 既然 states a known fact and 虽然 introduces a concessive clause but often pairs with 可是 or 但是 to show contrast.