不论

Meaning(conjunction)

whatever; no matter what (who, how etc); regardless of; not to discuss

Must be followed by a question word or alternatives (谁, 多, A还是B).

Examples

• 不论多忙，他都每天运动。

  bú lùn duō máng, tā dōu měi tiān yùn dòng.

  No matter how busy he is, he exercises every day.

• 不论是谁，都要排队。

  bú lùn shì shuí, dōu yào pái duì.

  Whoever you are, you have to queue.

• 不论刮风下雨，她都来上课。

  bú lùn guā fēng xià yǔ, tā dōu lái shàng kè.

  Rain or shine, she comes to class.

Easily confused

• 不管 — Synonym; 不管 is more colloquial. Both pair with 都/也 in the next clause.

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