Phrase
even so
adverb
尽管如此；即使如此
In spite of that; nevertheless.
- 1.
In spite of that (preceding a remark (or fact) within a given discourse).
尽管如此。
尽管如此。；虽然如此
In use
The weather forecast predicted rain, but even so, we decided to go hiking.
She had very little experience; even so, she got the job.
The movie received bad reviews; even so, it was a box office success.
Even so, [clause]
The weather was terrible. Even so, we enjoyed our trip.
天气很糟糕。虽然如此，我们的旅行还是很愉快。
But even so, [clause]
“But even so” 语气更强，强调对比。
He is very busy. But even so, he always finds time for his family.
他很忙。但尽管如此，他总是抽出时间陪家人。
Common mistakes
Even so he is tired, he keeps working.Even though he is tired, he keeps working.
错误地将'even so'用作连词引导让步状语从句，但'even so'是副词短语，不能引导从句。应使用连词'even though'或'although'。
He is tired even so he keeps working.He is tired. Even so, he keeps working.
缺少标点符号。'even so'是副词短语，通常用于句首或句中，前后需用逗号或句号分隔，不能直接连接两个分句。
Connections
Confusing words
- even though
- 虽然 · even so 是副词短语，表示'虽然如此'，独立使用；even though 是连词，引导让步状语从句，表示'尽管'。
Word family
- even if
- 即使 · conj.
- even though
- 尽管；虽然 · conj.
- even then
- 即使那样；即便如此 · adv.
Learner notes
Grammar Note
多用于正式或书面语境，承接前句表示让步；口语中常用 but 替代。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.