used to say that if something is the case or not, the result is the same

Even if you take a taxi, you'll still miss your train. 即使乘出租车去，你还是赶不上火车。

He's really funny, even if he's also rather arrogant.

You will make a good profit even if rents don't go up.

Even if you don't recognize his name, you will certainly know some of his work.

The game is fun, even if you're really bad at it.

See also: even adverb (SURPRISE)