even though (儘管) vs even if (即使)
Even though (儘管) //強調已發生的事實, 用過去式
- Even though it was raining, we went for a hike
- Even though he studied hard, he didn't pass the exam.
Even if (即使, 就算是) //假設, 用現在式+未來式
- Even if it is true, you shouldn't say anything.
- I will go for a run even if it rains.
- Even if we fail, we will learn from our mistakes