Definition

1. Conjunction:
   • Even if / Even though: Used to concede a point or introduce a hypothetical, contrasting situation that does not change the main statement's validity. It emphasizes that the following condition or fact is irrelevant to the conclusion.

Usage Examples

• Conjunction:
  • Anh có giận đi nữa, tôi vẫn phải nói sự thật. (Even if you get angry, I still have to tell the truth.)
  • Giá cao đi nữa, tôi vẫn sẽ mua nó. (Even if the price is high, I will still buy it.)
  • Trời có mưa to đi nữa, chúng tôi vẫn đi. (Even if it rains heavily, we will still go.)

Advanced Usage

• Often used in a paired structure with "vẫn" (still) or "cũng" (also) in the main clause to reinforce the idea of persistence despite the condition.
  • Khó khăn đi nữa, chúng ta vẫn phải cố gắng. (Even if it's difficult, we still have to try.)

Variants and Related Words

• Dù / Mặc dù: Although, even though. These are more common standalone conjunctions. "Đi nữa" adds a stronger, more concessive and rhetorical tone.
• Cho dù: Even if. Functionally very similar to "đi nữa."

Synonyms

• Even if: Introducing a supposition that may not alter the outcome.
• Even though: Conceding a fact that contrasts with the main statement.

Related Phrases

• Có... đi nữa: A common frame where "có" precedes the conceded point and "đi nữa" follows it.
  • Có chậm trễ đi nữa, hãy cứ đến. (Even if you are delayed, please still come.)