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seoi1
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although; though; even; even though; even if; despite the fact that Default PoS: Stroke count: 17
Level: 3
This character is used in both Cantonese and Mandarin/Standard written Chinese. |
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雖 / 虽 | ||
This word has been viewed 4264 times since 30th Oct 2012, was added by sheik on 18th Mar 2007 21:22 and last edited on 8th Jul 2009 20:46 |
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雖然 seoi1 jin4 = although; even though 雖說 seoi1 syut3 = although 雖則 seoi1 zak1 = though, although 麻雀雖小,五臟俱全 maa4 zoek3*2 seoi1 siu2 ng5 zong6 keoi1 cyun4 = small but complete in every detail 雖敗猶榮 seoi1 baai6 jau4 wing4 = to feel proud despite the fact that one was defeated 雖無過犯,面目可憎 seoi1 mou4 gwo3 faan6, min6 muk6 ho2 zang1 = your face alone is loathsome enough to offend people |
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Showing all 7 examples containing 雖
雖然係真空,但係唔係話乜嘢都冇。 粵
Although it's a vacuum, it's not like there's nothing there. [Lit. Although is vacuum, but not saying anything don't-have]
雖然只係上台分享下自己嘅經歷,但唔知點解好自然會覺得怯場。 粵
Although merely sharing my experiences on stage, I do not know why I would naturally get stage fright.
今日雖然只係第二日... 粵
Today, although is just the second day ... [Usually this sentence is followed by saying how unexpected the situation has developed into, even though it is just the second day of the event/situation. ] |