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但
dàn
Description
“但”是一个常用的连词，意思跟“但是”差不多，用来表示前后两件事情不一样。
"但" is a common conjunction, similar in meaning to "但是", used to indicate a contrast between two things.
它比“但是”更书面一点，也常常写成“但是”。
It is a bit more formal than "但是" and is often written as "但是".
Meanings
但dàn
but; however; yet
他很累，但还在工作。
He is very tired but still working.
但dàn
only; merely
但愿明天不下雨。
I hope it doesn't rain tomorrow.
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Notes
- Nuance
但 is slightly more formal/literary than 但是; both mean "but".
- Etymology
original meaning "only, merely", still seen in words like 但愿 and 不但.
In videos
“但日出西落，紧握眼中的你，无惧时间停摆。”
“所以这两个概念有点像但不一样”
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