English–Chinese
“although” in Chinese
How to say “although” in Chinese
“Although” in Chinese is 虽然 (suī rán).
One fact is accepted as a starting point, while another fact still stands against it.
Example sentences with 虽然
虽然他很忙，但是他每天都学中文。suī rán tā hěn máng dàn shì tā měi tiān dōu xué zhōng wén
Although he is very busy, he studies Chinese every day.
Tips for using 虽然
- The contrast can be mild: this word accepts one fact before adding a different fact, so it does not by itself show anger, surprise, or strong disagreement.
Other Chinese words for “although”
尽管他没来，我们就开始了会议。jín guǎn tā méi lái wǒ men jiù kāi shǐ le huì yì
Although he did not come, we started the meeting.
虽不懂中文，他也会打招呼。suī bù dǒng zhōng wén tā yě huì dǎ zhāo hū
Although he does not understand Chinese, he can still say hello.
别看这本书薄，内容很深。bié kàn zhè běn shū báo nèi róng hěn shēn
Although this book is thin, its content is deep.