although; even though; despite the fact that; often used in the first part of a sentence and followed by [[但是|但是|dan4 shi4]], [[可是|可是|ke3 shi4]], or [[却|卻|que4]] in the second part

(colloquial) though; although; equivalent to [[虽然|雖然|sui1 ran2]]

although; even though; even if

Used to acknowledge that a previous statement is true while introducing a contrasting point, meaning "even though this is the case" or "nevertheless".

used in the first clause to concede a fact that does not invalidate the main statement, often paired with [[可是|可是|ke3 shi4]] or [[但是|但是|dan4 shi4]]

to be honorable or feel proud even after losing a competition; glorious despite being defeated

to have died a meaningful or worthy death so that one is remembered as if still living

literally translated as "though dead, still honored"; used to describe someone who has died with great honor or for a noble cause

(idiom) literally, although small, a steelyard weight can balance a thousand catties; apparently insignificant factors can have a massive impact or influence

Although the peony is beautiful, it depends entirely on help from the green leaves; used as an idiom meaning that however brilliant a person may be, they cannot succeed without support from others

literally meaning that although the peony is beautiful, it depends entirely on support from its green leaves; used as a proverb to say that however brilliant a person is, they cannot succeed without the help or support of others

Literally translated as "although the peony is beautiful, it depends entirely on help from its green leaves"; used as an idiom to mean that even the most capable person cannot succeed without the assistance and support of others.

although the peony is beautiful, it depends on its green leaves for support; even a brilliant person needs help from others to succeed

(slang) something that is slow to arrive but eventually appears; better late than never

Used to acknowledge what has been said while expressing some disagreement or providing a counterpoint; nevertheless; even though that being the case

the sparrow may be small, but all its vital organs are there; small but complete in every detail