English translation of '固然'

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1. (= 虽然) admittedly
   ⇒ 这样办固然可以,但就是需要时间。 (Zhèyàng bàn gùrán kěyǐ, dàn jiùshì xūyào shíjiān.) Admittedly, you can do this but it will take time.
2. (= 的确) no doubt
   ⇒ 事业固然重要,但家庭也不可忽视。 (Shìyè gùrán zhòngyào, dàn jiātíng yě bùkě hūshì.) There's no doubt that work is important, but you can't neglect your family over it.