FORM/USE: CONTRAST
EGP #246 | B1 | CLAUSES / subordinated Can use a finite subordinate clause with conjunctions ('even though, (al)though, while if') to introduce contrast, before or after a main clause. Lexical range: N/A
尽管他16岁就辍学了，但他还是成功成为了百万富翁。
___Even ___though he left school at 16, he still managed to become a millionaire.
虽然下着雨，我们还是决定出去散步。
We decided to go for a walk ___although it was raining.
尽管任务很困难，他们还是设法按时完成了。
___Though the task was difficult, they managed to complete it on time.
虽然我承认他在许多方面并不完美，但我确实喜欢这个人。
___While I accept that he's not perfect in many respects, I do actually like the man.
在家做饭更省钱，而如果你每天都在外面吃，花费会迅速累积。
Cooking at home saves money, ___while if you eat out every day, the cost adds up quickly.