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The word 即使 is formed by combining the character 即, which here conveys 'even' or 'immediately', with 使, meaning 'to cause' or 'to make'; together they create a conjunction that expresses 'even if', where 即 sets up a hypothetical condition and 使 introduces the resulting action or state.

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即使下雨，我们也要去。

Jíshǐ xià yǔ, wǒmen yě yào qù.

Even if it rains, we still need to go.

即使他很忙，也会帮助朋友。

Jíshǐ tā hěn máng, yě huì bāngzhù péngyǒu.

Even if he is very busy, he will still help his friends.

即使这次失败了，我也不后悔。

Jíshǐ zhè cì shībàile, wǒ yě bù hòuhuǐ.

Even if I fail this time, I won't regret it.

即使价格贵一点，质量好就值得。

Jíshǐ jiàgé guì yīdiǎn, zhìliàng hǎo jiù zhídé.

Even if the price is a bit higher, it's worth it if the quality is good.

即使面对再大的困难，我们也不应该放弃希望。

Jíshǐ miànduì zài dà de kùnnán, wǒmen yě bù yīnggāi fàngqì xīwàng.

Even when facing the greatest of difficulties, we still should not give up hope.

Word Definition - 即使

jí shǐ even if; even though

Individual Character Details

即 jí
使 shǐ