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conj.no doubt (but); undoubtedly (but)
话固然不错,但仍然需要考虑一下。
What one says is true, but still requires consideration.
她固然年轻,但是很有经验。
She is young, to be sure, but experienced.
学习固然重要,可是健康的身体也很重要。
Study is important, but so is good health.
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conj.(admitting fact A is right, but fact B is also right) admittedly
意见对,固然应该接受,就是不对也可以作为参考。
If his views are correct, they should be accepted. Even if they are not correct, they can be used as reference.
坐火车固然可以,坐轮船也行。
Of course one can go by train, but getting the boat is also possible.
他能来固然很好,不来也没关系。
If he can come, of course that'll be fine, but if he can't, it doesn't matter.
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