Concessive expression meaning 'even though it is said that...' or 'even if one says...'. Often used to acknowledge a fact while presenting a contrasting point. Slightly formal or literary.
Even though he is a child, his judgment was correct.
夏と言えども、ここは涼しい。
Even though it's summer, it's cool here.
Similar concessive meaning, but といっても is more colloquial and often used to soften or qualify a statement.
Standard kanji-kana spelling; this expression is usually written in kana.
Rare kanji form using 雖; mostly seen in older or formal writing.
Combination of quotative particle と, potential form of 言う (to say), and concessive particle ども (even though). Literally 'even though one says'.