хоть он и

even though he

→ хоть
phrase Rare #47,060
even though he Introduces a contrasting fact about a male person: “even though he is...” or “although he...” It is often followed by но in the main clause, but но can be omitted.
RU: Хоть он и устал, он продолжил работать.
EN: Even though he was tired, he continued working.

Дядя послушает с удовольствием, хоть он и глухой.

Uncle will listen with pleasure, even though he’s deaf.

— Земляничная поляна (1957)

Хоть он и полицейский, но воров боится.

Even though he’s a police officer, he’s afraid of thieves.

Хоть он и молод, ему нужно содержать большую семью.

Although he is young, he has to support a large family.