雖然 (seoi1 jin4 | sui1 ran2) : although; even though

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雖然

seoi1 jin4

sui1 ran2

although; even though

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This term is used in both Cantonese and Mandarin/Standard written Chinese.

雖然 / 虽然

This word has been viewed 9087 times since 30th Oct 2012, was added by claw on 19th Jul 2004 16:31 and last edited on 30th Oct 2008 19:03

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雖 seoi1 - although
然 jin4 - yes, correct; nevertheless

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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]

雖然我沒上大學，但是我認為我也有資格的。國
Although I have not attended college, I believe that I am also qualified.

雖然佢三十六度板斧都出齊，但都唔夠你犀利粵
Although he put in all that he knew, he could not match up with you.

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. ]

雖然你老公喺出便嫖賭飲吹，但至少佢識賺錢返嚟養家，你咪冇眼屎乾淨盲囉粵
Despite all the vices outside, your husband brings home money to support the family, you should just pretend you don't know and choose to be happy.

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