却是
却是
què shì
nevertheless; actually; the fact is ...
Traditional: 卻是
Characters in This Word
Definitions
- nevertheless
- actually
- the fact is ...
Example Sentences
看似简单，却是十分困难。
Kàn sì jiǎndān, què shì shífēn kùnnan
It looks simple, but is actually very difficult
Related Words
HSK levels
- New HSK exam
- Not tested
- HSK 2.0
- Not listed
- HSK Lord study list
- HSK 6 list
New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting is announced for 13 December 2026. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.
Not on the new exam
却是 is not on the new HSK syllabus. Build the words the exam does test.
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