even though; despite; notwithstanding
not exactly correct, but pretty close to it; not far off the mark
there must be a clear distinction between the upper and lower classes; (lit.) even new shoes must not be worn on the head
there must be a clear distinction between the upper and lower classes; (lit.) even new shoes must not be worn on the head
one cannot understand even a holy man's teachings without study; one cannot know the abilities of a great man without putting him to use; (lit.) one cannot know the delicious taste of fine food without eating it