conjunction HSK 4
Traditional 無論
no matter (what, who, how, etc.) · regardless of
Meaning
无论 is a conjunction used to express that something is true or will happen regardless of the circumstances. It introduces a clause that presents various possibilities, followed by a main clause stating the outcome that remains constant. The pattern typically uses question words like 什么, 谁, 怎么样, etc.
Usage
无论 is commonly paired with 都 or 也 in the main clause to emphasize the consistency of the result. The structure is: 无论 + [question word/condition] + 都/也 + [result]. It's used in both spoken and written Chinese, though slightly more formal than some alternatives like 不管.
Examples
- 01无论遇到什么困难，我们都不会放弃。, .No matter what difficulties we encounter, we will not give up.
- 02无论你去哪儿，我都会支持你。, .No matter where you go, I will support you.
Characters
Common collocations
- 无论如何in any case, at any rate
- 无论...都...... ...no matter ... all/both ...
- 无论谁no matter who, whoever
- 无论什么时候no matter when, whenever
Origin
Literally means 'without discussing' or 'not considering,' suggesting that the matter at hand stands regardless of what might be discussed or considered.