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Home → Dictionary → 但是 (dàn shì)

但是

但是

dàn shì

but; however

Characters in This Word

Definitions

but
however

Example Sentences

我想去，但是没时间。

Wǒ xiǎng qù, dànshì méi shíjiān

I want to go, but I don't have time

Related Words

却(què)— old variant of 卻|却[que4]

不过(bù guò)— only

但(dàn)— but

倒(dǎo)— to fall

Grammar Notes

Because/So (因为...所以)HSK 2

因为 + Reason, 所以 + Result

Although (虽然...但是)HSK 2

虽然 + Concession, 但是/可是 + Contrast

Not Only...But AlsoHSK 3

Subject + 不但 + Clause 1，而且 + Clause 2

Even If (即使...也)HSK 4

即使 + Condition, Subject + 也 + Result

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HSK & Exam Info

HSK 2.0: Level 6HSK 3.0: Level 2

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