English–Chinese
“though” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinsuī shuō
Example
虽说天气不好，我还是想去。suī shuō tiān qì bù hǎo wǒ hái shì xiǎng qù
Though the weather is bad, I still want to go.
How to say “though” in Chinese
“Though” in Chinese is 虽说 (suī shuō).
A light turn in the sentence that grants a point before making the speaker's own point clear.
Example sentences with 虽说
虽说他很努力，但是成绩并没有明显提高。suī shuō tā hěn nǔ lì dàn shì chéng jì bìng méi yǒu míng xiǎn tí gāo
Though he works hard, his grades have not improved noticeably.
Tips for using 虽说
- Its casual tone suits everyday remarks that acknowledge a drawback without making the comment sound like a formal argument.