no doubt; it is true (conj.)
HSK 6
Traditional
固然 (unaltered)
Radicals
Stroke order
Examples
虽然固然我们可以继续等待，但是现在采取行动可能更加明智。 suīrán gùrán wǒmen kěyǐ jìxù děngdài, dànshì xiànzài cǎiqǔ xíngdòng kěnéng gèngjiā míngzhì - Although certainly we can continue to wait, taking action now may be wiser.
这个问题固然复杂，但是我们可以通过合作找到解决方案。 zhège wèntí gùrán fùzá, dànshì wǒmen kěyǐ tōngguò hézuò zhǎodào jiějué fāng'àn - This problem is certainly complex, but we can find a solution through cooperation.
她的建议固然中肯，但是我们需要更多时间来考虑。 tā de jiànyì gùrán zhōngkěn, dànshì wǒmen xūyào gèngduō shíjiān lái kǎolǜ - Her suggestion is certainly pertinent, but we need more time to consider it.
虽然他固然很努力，但是这次的竞争还是太激烈了。 suīrán tā gùrán hěn nǔlì, dànshì zhè cì de jìngzhēng háishì tài jīlièle - Although he certainly worked hard, the competition this time was still too fierce.
这段时间的努力固然很累，但是收获也是非常值得的。 zhè duàn shíjiān de nǔlì gùrán hěn lèi, dànshì shōuhuò yě shì fēicháng zhíde de - The efforts during this period were certainly exhausting, but the rewards are also very worthwhile.
Characters
然 rán - (lit.) so, like that; (lit.) but, nonetheless, however |
固 gù - firm, secure; to solidify; solid, hard |