Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'nevertheless' to acknowledge a fact while moving in a surprising, opposite direction with formal elegance.
- Use it to show contrast despite a previous statement. Example: 'It rained; nevertheless, we hiked.'
- Always use a comma after it when starting a sentence. Example: 'Nevertheless, the project continued.'
- Place it after a semicolon to link two related independent clauses. Example: 'He failed; nevertheless, he tried again.'
Overview
Nevertheless는 단순한 역접의 연결어를 넘어, 문장에 고도의 논리적 무게감과 세련미를 더해주는 '세련된 유턴(U-turn)'과 같은 표현이에요. C1 레벨의 학습자라면 단순히 의미를 아는 것을 넘어, 이 단어가 가진 수사학적(rhetorical) 힘을 이해하고 적재적소에 배치할 수 있어야 합니다.never the less 즉, '결코(never) 그것보다 적지 않게(the less)'라는 뜻을 내포하고 있죠. 앞서 언급된 부정적인 상황이나 장애물이 있음에도 불구하고, 뒤에 오는 사실의 진실성이나 중요성이 '조금도 줄어들지 않는다'는 강력한 선언입니다.nevertheless는 문어체(written English)와 공식적인 연설에서 매우 강력한 '양보(concession)'의 기능을 수행해요. 단순히 반대되는 정보를 나열하는 but이나 however와 달리, 앞의 내용을 충분히 인정(acknowledge)하면서도 그 장벽을 뚫고 나가는 의지나 결과를 보여줄 때 사용합니다. 이 표현을 마스터하면 여러분의 에세이나 비즈니스 이메일은 훨씬 더 권위 있고 설득력 있게 변할 거예요.Nevertheless는 문법적으로 '접속 부사(conjunctive adverb)'에 해당해요. 접속 부사란 두 개의 독립된 문장이나 절을 논리적으로 연결해주는 부사입니다. 한국어의 어미 변화와 비교해보면 이해가 더 쉬워요.nevertheless는 문장 구조 자체를 바꾸지 않고, 독립된 두 생각 사이에 놓여 '논리적 다리' 역할만 합니다.The data was incomplete; nevertheless, the conclusion was sound.라는 문장에서 필자는 데이터의 불완전함을 솔직하게 인정합니다. 하지만 그 결점보다 결론의 타당성이 더 압도적임을 nevertheless를 통해 선언하는 것이죠.Nevertheless를 사용할 때 가장 주의해야 할 점은 바로 문장 부호입니다. C1 레벨에서도 의외로 많은 분이 실수하는 부분이죠. 접속 부사는 문법적으로 '접속사(conjunction)'가 아니기 때문에, 콤마(,) 하나만으로 두 문장을 이을 수 없어요.Nevertheless로 시작한 뒤 콤마를 찍어줍니다.[Sentence 1]. Nevertheless, [Sentence 2].- 예시:
The company faced severe financial losses last year. Nevertheless, they decided to increase the research budget.
[Clause 1]; nevertheless, [Clause 2].- 예시:
The symptoms were mild; nevertheless, the doctor ordered a full battery of tests.
nevertheless 앞뒤로 콤마를 찍어 '삽입절'임을 표시합니다.[Subject], nevertheless, [Verb phrase].- 예시:
The board of directors, nevertheless, voted against the merger.
nevertheless는 단어 자체가 무겁기 때문에 문장 끝에 오면 다소 어색하게 들릴 수 있습니다. 보통은 문장 앞이나 중간을 권장합니다.- 예시:
The evidence was circumstantial. The jury reached a guilty verdict, nevertheless.
Nevertheless는 아무 때나 쓰는 단어가 아니에요. 카페에서 친구와 수다를 떨 때 nevertheless를 쓰면 너무 딱딱하게 들릴 수 있죠. 다음과 같은 상황에서 빛을 발합니다.- 예시:
The initial results were inconsistent with our hypothesis. Nevertheless, the secondary analysis revealed a significant pattern.
- 예시:
He was exhausted from the long flight. Nevertheless, he headed straight to the meeting.
but을 쓰면 단순히 사실의 나열이지만, nevertheless를 쓰면 그의 프로페셔널한 정신이 강조됩니다.*- 예시:
The film received scathing reviews from critics. Nevertheless, it became a massive box-office hit.
- 예시:
It is true that renewable energy requires high initial investment. Nevertheless, the long-term environmental benefits outweigh the costs.
Despite와 혼동하여 뒤에 명사만 쓰는 경우 (L1 Interference)- 잘못된 예:
Nevertheless the rain, we went hiking.(X) - 옳은 예:
Despite the rain, we went hiking.(O) 또는It was raining. Nevertheless, we went hiking.(O) - 이유:
Despite는 전치사라 뒤에 명사(구)가 오고,nevertheless는 부사라 뒤에 완전한 문장(절)이 와야 합니다.
- 잘못된 예:
The task was difficult, nevertheless, we finished it.(X) - 옳은 예:
The task was difficult; nevertheless, we finished it.(O) - 이유:
nevertheless는and나but같은 접속사가 아닙니다. 두 문장을 이으려면 반드시 세미콜론이나 마침표가 필요합니다.
- 어색한 예: (배달 앱 상황에서)
The delivery is late. Nevertheless, I will eat the chicken. - 이유: 배달이 늦은 정도의 일상적인 상황에
nevertheless를 쓰면 지나치게 비장하거나 격식 있게 들려 상대방이 당황할 수 있습니다. 이럴 때는Still이나But이 훨씬 자연스러워요.
Although와의 구조적 혼동- 잘못된 예:
Nevertheless it was expensive, I bought it.(X) - 옳은 예:
Although it was expensive, I bought it.(O) - 이유:
Although는 종속 접속사로 문장을 이끌지만,nevertheless는 이미 완결된 앞 문장의 내용을 받아서 '독립적으로' 쓰이는 부사입니다.
Nevertheless와 거의 동일하게 쓰이나, '수량이나 정도'가 줄어들지 않았음을 강조할 때 더 자주 쓰임. |Nevertheless보다 강조의 강도가 약함. |Nevertheless의 구어체 버전이라고 생각하면 쉬움. 논리적 양보를 나타냄. |- 1
It was raining; however, we went out.(단순 사실의 대조) - 2
It was raining; nevertheless, we went out.(비가 옴에도 불구하고 굴하지 않고 나갔다는 의지 강조) - 3
Even though it was raining, we went out.(비가 왔다는 사실을 부사절로 처리, 주절에 초점)
Nevertheless와 Nonetheless는 완전히 똑같은가요?nevertheless는 '사건이나 행동'의 반전에 더 자주 쓰이고, nonetheless는 '정도나 양'에 대한 언급 뒤에 오는 경우가 많습니다. 예를 들어 The price was high, but nonetheless, I bought it.처럼 가격(양)에 대해 말할 때 nonetheless가 아주 조금 더 자연스러울 수 있지만, nevertheless를 써도 전혀 틀리지 않습니다.Nevertheless를 쓰고 콤마를 안 찍어도 되나요?But nevertheless라고 두 개를 같이 써도 되나요?But도 접속사고 Nevertheless도 대조를 나타내기 때문이죠. 특히 격식 있는 에세이에서는 둘 중 하나만 선택해서 쓰는 것이 훨씬 깔끔하고 전문적으로 보입니다.No matter how ~나 However + 형용사 구조에 가깝습니다. Nevertheless는 이미 앞 문장에서 상황 설명이 끝난 뒤, 그 상황을 통째로 받아서 '그럼에도 불구하고'라고 치고 나가는 형태라는 점을 기억하세요!nevertheless라는 이 강력한 도구를 여러분의 것으로 만들 준비가 되셨나요? 처음에는 조금 딱딱하게 느껴질 수 있지만, 비즈니스 미팅이나 중요한 시험 에세이에서 이 단어를 정확하게 구사하는 순간, 여러분의 영어 실력은 한 단계 더 높은 평가를 받게 될 거예요. '그럼에도 불구하고' 여러분의 영어 학습 여정은 계속되어야 하니까요! Happy learning!Punctuation and Placement Patterns
| Position | Punctuation Pattern | Example | Tone |
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Beginning of Sentence
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Nevertheless, [Clause].
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Nevertheless, the plan failed.
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Formal/Strong
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Middle (Conjunctive)
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[Clause]; nevertheless, [Clause].
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He was tired; nevertheless, he ran.
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Very Formal/Academic
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End of Sentence
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[Sentence]. [Clause] nevertheless.
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He went nevertheless.
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Emphatic/Neutral
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Parenthetical
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[Subject], nevertheless, [Verb].
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The king, nevertheless, refused.
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Literary/Sophisticated
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Meanings
A formal adverb used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict what has just been said, emphasizing that the second fact remains true despite the first.
Concession of Fact
Acknowledging a negative or challenging situation but asserting a positive or neutral outcome.
“The evidence was thin; nevertheless, the jury reached a verdict.”
“She was exhausted; nevertheless, she finished the marathon.”
Rhetorical Emphasis
Used at the end of a sentence to add a final, emphatic note of contrast.
“The odds were against us. We decided to proceed nevertheless.”
“He knew it was dangerous; he went nevertheless.”
Logical Persistence
Indicating that a condition does not change the validity of a following action.
“The data is preliminary; nevertheless, it suggests a strong trend.”
“There are many obstacles; nevertheless, our goal remains the same.”
Reference Table
| 연결어 | 격식 | 대조의 강도 | 일반적인 위치 |
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Nevertheless
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격식
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강함 (그럼에도 불구하고)
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문장/절의 시작
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However
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격식/중립
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중간 (대조/전환)
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문장 중간/시작
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But
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비격식
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약함 (단순 대조)
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문장 중간
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On the other hand
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중립
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중간 (대안적 관점)
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문장/절의 시작
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Despite that
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격식/중립
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강함 (사실에도 불구하고)
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절/문장 대체
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격식 수준 스펙트럼
The weather conditions were suboptimal; nevertheless, we proceeded to the park. (Social outing)
It was raining; nevertheless, we went to the park. (Social outing)
It was raining, but we went to the park anyway. (Social outing)
It was pouring, but we went to the park regardless. No cap. (Social outing)
'Nevertheless' 개념 지도
핵심 의미
- Despite that 그럼에도 불구하고
- However (stronger) 'however'보다 격식 있고 영향력 있음
- Overcoming contrast 첫 번째 아이디어에도 불구하고 두 번째 아이디어가 발생함
사용 맥락
- Formal Writing 에세이, 보고서, 학술 논문
- Professional Arguments 토론, 회의, 발표
- Unexpected Outcomes 놀라운 결과 강조
- Resilience 어려움에도 불구하고 행동
위치 및 구두점
- Sentence Start Nevertheless, [절].
- Semicolon Join [절]; nevertheless, [절].
- Always comma after 'Nevertheless' 뒤에는 항상 쉼표
'Nevertheless' vs. 유사 연결어 비교
'Nevertheless'를 사용해야 할까요?
강한 대조적인 아이디어를 도입하고 싶으신가요?
두 번째 아이디어가 첫 번째 아이디어 '에도 불구하고' 발생하나요?
맥락이 격식 있거나 (학술적, 전문적) 세련되게 들리고 싶으신가요?
쉼표가 뒤따르나요?
'Nevertheless' 사용 사례
격식 있는 상황
- • 학술 에세이
- • 비즈니스 보고서
- • 전문 이메일
- • 과학 논문
회복력 표현
- • 장애물 극복
- • 끈기 있는 노력
- • 흔들리지 않는 결단력
- • 역경 속에서
아이디어 대조
- • 주장 양보
- • 반대 증거 제시
- • 예상치 못한 결과 강조
- • 주장 균형 잡기
수준별 예문
It was cold. Nevertheless, he went out.
It was cold, but he went out anyway.
She was tired. Nevertheless, she smiled.
She was tired, but she smiled.
The car is old. Nevertheless, it works.
The car is old, but it still works.
He is small. Nevertheless, he is strong.
He is small, but he is strong.
The movie was very long. Nevertheless, I liked it.
The movie was long, but I liked it anyway.
The hotel was expensive. Nevertheless, we stayed there.
The hotel cost a lot, but we stayed there.
I didn't have much money. Nevertheless, I bought a gift.
I had little money, but I bought a gift anyway.
The rain was heavy. Nevertheless, the game continued.
It rained a lot, but the game did not stop.
The company faced many challenges; nevertheless, it remained profitable.
The company had problems but still made money.
He had no experience in sales. Nevertheless, he was hired.
He wasn't experienced, but they gave him the job.
The instructions were confusing; nevertheless, I finished the task.
The guide was bad, but I did the work.
It was a risky investment. We decided to proceed nevertheless.
It was dangerous, but we did it anyway.
The public was skeptical of the new law; nevertheless, the government passed it.
People didn't like the law, but the government enacted it.
The athlete was injured; nevertheless, she managed to win the gold medal.
She was hurt, but she still won.
There is little evidence to support this theory. Nevertheless, many people believe it.
There's no proof, but people believe it anyway.
The project is over budget. We must complete it nevertheless.
It costs too much, but we have to finish it.
The geopolitical situation is increasingly volatile; nevertheless, diplomatic efforts must persist.
The world is dangerous, but we must keep trying for peace.
The critic’s review was scathing; nevertheless, the play became a box-office sensation.
The review was bad, but the play was very popular.
The data set was relatively small; nevertheless, the findings were statistically significant.
The data was limited, but the results were important.
He was aware of the potential consequences. He chose to speak out nevertheless.
He knew the risks but spoke anyway.
The manuscript was riddled with archaic syntax; nevertheless, its philosophical core remained profoundly relevant.
The writing was old-fashioned, but the ideas were still important.
The CEO’s tenure was marked by controversy; nevertheless, his impact on the industry is undeniable.
He was controversial, but he changed the industry.
The legal precedent is somewhat ambiguous; nevertheless, the court is expected to rule in favor of the plaintiff.
The law isn't clear, but the court will likely agree with the person suing.
It was a fleeting moment of clarity in an otherwise chaotic life, but a moment of clarity nevertheless.
It was a short clear moment in a messy life, but still clear.
혼동하기 쉬운
Learners use 'nevertheless' to start a dependent clause, which is grammatically incorrect.
Learners try to follow 'nevertheless' with a noun phrase.
Using both together ('But nevertheless') is redundant.
자주 하는 실수
It is raining nevertheless I am happy.
It is raining. Nevertheless, I am happy.
I like cat but nevertheless I like dog.
I like cats, but I also like dogs.
Never the less, I go.
Nevertheless, I'll go.
Nevertheless I am hungry.
Nevertheless, I am hungry.
The car is old, nevertheless it is fast.
The car is old; nevertheless, it is fast.
He was tired nevertheless.
He was tired, nevertheless.
Nevertheless he failed, he tried.
Although he failed, he tried.
I am nevertheless happy.
I am, nevertheless, happy.
But nevertheless, we won.
Nevertheless, we won.
The weather was bad; nevertheless we stayed.
The weather was bad; nevertheless, we stayed.
He is nevertheless a genius.
He is, nevertheless, a genius.
The data was flawed, nevertheless, the conclusion stood.
The data was flawed; nevertheless, the conclusion stood.
Nevertheless of the rain, we went.
Regardless of the rain, we went.
He didn't win, but nevertheless he was happy.
He didn't win; nevertheless, he was happy.
The results were, nevertheless, what we expected.
The results were, however, what we expected.
문장 패턴
The ___ was ___; nevertheless, ___.
___ is a difficult task. Nevertheless, ___.
He knew that ___. He ___ nevertheless.
The ___ may be ___, but it is a ___ nevertheless.
Real World Usage
I lack direct experience in this field; nevertheless, my transferable skills make me a strong candidate.
The sample size was limited; nevertheless, the correlation was evident.
The tenant shall pay late fees; nevertheless, the landlord may waive them at their discretion.
The peace talks failed; nevertheless, both sides agreed to meet again.
We are behind schedule. Nevertheless, we expect to meet the deadline.
I felt like giving up today. I finished my workout nevertheless.
구두점을 정확히!
Nevertheless, the show must go on.
남용하지 마세요!
Nevertheless, I will not overuse it.
논쟁을 한 단계 높이세요
Nevertheless, my point stands.
전문적인 세련미
Nevertheless, our findings are significant.
'Nonetheless'도 고려해보세요
Nonetheless, the effort was worthwhile.
Smart Tips
Use 'nevertheless' to acknowledge a limitation in your own argument before reinforcing your main point.
Delete the 'but'. 'Nevertheless' is strong enough to stand on its own.
Move 'nevertheless' to the end of the sentence.
Check if you have a comma after the word. If you do, use 'nevertheless'. If you don't, use 'although'.
발음
Stress Pattern
The primary stress is on the third syllable: nev-er-the-LESS.
The 'th' sound
The 'the' part uses the voiced 'th' sound, like in 'this' or 'that'.
Rising-Falling
Nevertheless, ↗ ↘ we stayed.
The rising intonation on 'nevertheless' signals that a contrast is coming.
암기하기
기억법
NEVER-THE-LESS: Think 'Never let the first fact make the second fact LESS true.'
시각적 연상
Imagine a giant stone wall (the first fact). Now imagine a small, bright flower growing right through the middle of it. The wall is there; nevertheless, the flower grows.
Rhyme
The rain may fall and the wind may mess, / We'll reach the top nevertheless.
Story
A king was told his castle would fall. He saw the enemy armies approaching. He had no food left. Nevertheless, he put on his crown and stood on the balcony. He refused to give up.
Word Web
챌린지
Write three sentences about a difficult day you had, using 'nevertheless' in a different position (start, middle with semicolon, end) in each sentence.
문화 노트
In the UK, 'nonetheless' is often preferred in high-level academic writing, though 'nevertheless' is perfectly acceptable and common.
Americans use 'nevertheless' frequently in political speeches to show resolve and determination.
In global academic culture, using 'nevertheless' is a sign of 'intellectual humility'—acknowledging a counter-point before moving on.
A combination of the Middle English words 'never', 'the', and 'less'.
대화 시작하기
The economy is in a difficult spot right now. Nevertheless, do you think it's a good time to start a business?
Many people say social media is harmful. Nevertheless, what are some benefits you've experienced?
The film received terrible reviews from critics. Nevertheless, would you still watch it if your favorite actor was in it?
Learning English is a long and difficult journey. Nevertheless, why do you keep doing it?
일기 주제
자주 하는 실수
Test Yourself
The forecast predicted heavy snow. ___, the school remained open.
Find and fix the mistake:
Nevertheless the rain, we decided to go for a walk.
올바른 문장을 선택하세요:
Translate into English: 'El trabajo fue difícil, no obstante, lo terminamos a tiempo.'
Answer starts with: ["T...
Score: /4
연습 문제
8 exercisesWhich sentence uses 'nevertheless' correctly?
The company lost money last year; ________, they decided to increase salaries.
Find and fix the mistake:
Nevertheless the cold weather, we went for a walk.
Even though he was tired, he finished the race.
'Nevertheless' and 'Nonetheless' have different meanings.
Speaker A: The project is way over budget. Speaker B: I know. ________, we have to finish it by Friday.
Identify the incorrect position.
Choose the best formal combination.
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercisesThe company reported losses last quarter. ___, investors remain optimistic about its future.
She studied for hours, nevertheless, she failed the exam.
올바른 문장을 선택하세요:
Translate: 'A pesar de sus heridas, el atleta continuó la carrera.'
이 단어들을 문장으로 배열하세요:
문장 절반을 짝지으세요:
The evidence against him was overwhelming. ___, he maintained his innocence.
He wanted to leave, nevertheless he stayed for his friend.
올바른 문장은 무엇인가요?
Translate: 'Era un día festivo; sin embargo, mucha gente fue a trabajar.'
이 단어들을 문장으로 배열하세요:
상황과 해결책을 짝지으세요:
Score: /12
자주 묻는 질문 (8)
Yes, you can. Just make sure to put a comma immediately after it. Example: `Nevertheless, we must continue.`
Yes, it is. While `however` is neutral, `nevertheless` is specifically formal and emphasizes the idea of overcoming an obstacle.
There is no significant difference in meaning. They are interchangeable, though `nevertheless` is slightly more common in American English.
You can, but it might sound very stiff or even sarcastic. It's better to use `but` or `still` with friends.
Only if you are using it to join two independent clauses in one sentence. If you start a new sentence, use a period.
It is technically acceptable but considered redundant and poor style in formal writing. It's better to use one or the other.
Yes, as an interrupter. Example: `The decision was, nevertheless, a difficult one.` Note the commas on both sides.
Absolutely. Example: `He didn't have a map; nevertheless, he found the way.`
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sin embargo / no obstante
Spanish speakers often use 'sin embargo' where English speakers would just say 'but'.
néanmoins / toutefois
French punctuation around these words is slightly more flexible than English semicolon rules.
nichtsdestotrotz / trotzdem
German word order changes (inversion) after these words, whereas English does not.
それにもかかわらず (sore ni mo kakawarazu)
Japanese connectors often come at the very beginning of a thought with no punctuation following them.
مع ذلك (ma'a dhalika)
In Arabic, it is often preceded by 'wa' (and), which English avoids.
然而 (rán'ér) / 尽管如此 (jǐnguǎn rúcǐ)
Chinese does not use semicolons in the same way to link these thoughts.
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