How common it is
即使 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say jíshǐ slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
即使用于表达即使在某些情况下仍然会发生的事情。
jíshǐ yòng yù bǎo chū biàn shì jí zài mǒ xiē qíng kuàng xià rán dāng rán huò fānɡ ruò.
即使 is used to express that something still happens even if certain conditions are met.
Context note
即使常见于描述日常生活中的一些情况，如天气、健康和学习等。
jíshǐ cháng jiàn yú miáo shù rì chénɡ shēnɡ zhōng de yī xiē qíng kuàng, rú tāi qì, jiàn kānɡ hé xué xí děng.
即使 is commonly used to describe situations in daily life such as weather, health, and learning.
5 examples
即使下雨，我也会去公园。
jí shǐ xià yǔ， wǒ yě huì qù gōng yuán。
Even if it rains, I will still go to the park.
即使作业很多，我也要按时完成。
jí shǐ zuò yè hěn duō， wǒ yě yào àn shí wán chéng。
Even if there is a lot of homework, I must finish on time.
即使天气很冷，他还是去游泳了。
jí shǐ tiān qì hěn lěng， tā hái shì qù yóu yǒng le。
Even though the weather was very cold, he still went swimming.
即使考试失败了，我也不会放弃。
jí shǐ kǎo shì shī bài le， wǒ yě bú huì fàng qì。
Even if I fail the exam, I won't give up.
即使很累，他还是坚持锻炼。
jí shǐ hěn lèi， tā hái shì jiān chí duàn liàn。
Even though he was very tired, he still insisted on exercising.
5 mini stories
即使天气不好，妈妈还是会带我去公园玩。即使我哭闹不停，她也不会生气。
jí shǐ tiān qì bù hǎo， mā ma hái shì huì dài wǒ qù gōng yuán wán。 jí shǐ wǒ kū nào bù tíng， tā yě bú huì shēng qì。
Even if the weather is bad, Mom will still take me to the park to play. Even if I cry and fuss non-stop, she won't get angry.
即使作业很多，爸爸也会陪我一起做。即使遇到难题，他也不会放弃帮助我。
jí shǐ zuò yè hěn duō， bà ba yě huì péi wǒ yì qǐ zuò。 jí shǐ yù dào nán tí， tā yě bú huì fàng qì bāng zhù wǒ。
Even with a lot of homework, Dad will still accompany me to do it. Even if I encounter difficult problems, he won't give up helping me.
即使下雨天，我们还是去爬山了。即使山路很滑，我们也没有退缩。
jí shǐ xià yǔ tiān， wǒ men hái shì qù pá shān le。 jí shǐ shān lù hěn huá， wǒ men yě méi yǒu tuì suō。
Even on a rainy day, we still went hiking. Even though the mountain path was very slippery, we didn't back down.
即使天气冷，奶奶还是会带我去公园散步。即使我不听话，她也不会生气。
jí shǐ tiān qì lěng， nǎi nai hái shì huì dài wǒ qù gōng yuán sàn bù。 jí shǐ wǒ bù tīng huà， tā yě bú huì shēng qì。
Even in cold weather, Grandma will still take me for a walk in the park. Even if I don't listen to her, she won't get angry.
即使学习很忙，妈妈也会陪我一起读书。即使遇到难题，她也不会让我放弃。
jí shǐ xué xí hěn máng， mā ma yě huì péi wǒ yì qǐ dú shū。 jí shǐ yù dào nán tí， tā yě bú huì ràng wǒ fàng qì。
Even when studying is busy, Mom will still read with me. Even if I encounter difficult problems, she won't let me give up.