固然

固然 is a conjunction that means 'although' or 'even though.' It introduces a contrast between two ideas, often emphasizing that the second part of the sentence is more important or true despite the first part.

The character 固 (gù) originally meant 'solid' or 'fixed,' and 然 (rán) means 'so' or 'thus.' Together, they form a phrase that conveys a sense of 'even so' or 'still,' suggesting a contrast or exception.

固然是一个常用的转折连词，在日常对话和书面语中都经常使用，用于表达让步关系。例如：固然天气不好，我们还是去了公园。它在中文中非常自然，常用于强调尽管有困难或不利因素，仍然采取某种行动。