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虽

suī

1. correlative conjunction although; though (conceding a fact)

   他年纪虽小，志向却很大。

   Tā niánjì suī xiǎo, zhìxiàng què hěn dà.

   Although he is young, his ambition is great.

2. correlative conjunction even if; even though (concessive supposition; literary)

   此事虽难，也一定要办成。

   Cǐ shì suī nán, yě yīdìng yào bànchéng.

   Even if this is difficult, it must be accomplished.

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