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以至于 (yǐ zhìyú) — to such an extent that; so much so that

Connects a cause to an extreme or unexpected consequence. The first clause states a situation, and 以至于 introduces the resulting outcome that exceeds normal expectations.

不是A，而是B (bú shì A, ér shì B) — not A, but rather B

A contrastive structure that negates one interpretation and asserts another. Often used to correct assumptions or redirect emphasis to the true point.

与此同时 (yǔ cǐ tóngshí) — meanwhile; at the same time

A formal conjunctive used to introduce a parallel or simultaneous development. Common in news narration and expository writing to layer multiple threads of a story.

无论如何 (wúlùn rúhé) — regardless; no matter what

An unconditional concessive that signals the speaker is setting aside all prior debate or conditions to state something they consider incontrovertible.

恰恰 (qiàqià) — precisely; exactly (often with ironic or emphatic force)

Intensifies the verb or adjective that follows, often highlighting an ironic or counterintuitive connection. Stronger than 正好 — it suggests the coincidence is notable or even paradoxical.

对于...来说 (duìyú...lái shuō) — for (someone); from the perspective of

Frames a statement relative to a specific subject or group. Commonly used to establish whose viewpoint or situation is under discussion before delivering the main comment.

即便 (jíbiàn) — even if; even though

A formal concessive conjunction, synonymous with 即使. It introduces a hypothetical or acknowledged condition that does not negate the main clause. More literary than 就算.