虽然

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 虽然累,但是很开心。▶ —
   Tired but happy.
2. 虽然便宜,质量也好。▶ —
   Cheap but good quality.

Collocations

Mnemonic

虽然 suīrán "although" — pairs with 但是 / 还是 / 可是 in concession. "虽然 X, 但是 Y" = "Although X, Y". Both connectives often appear in formal Chinese.

Quick check

1. Meaning of 虽然...但是...?

   • concession (although...but...)
   • cause
   • condition
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