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但是
dànshì
Description
“但是”用来表示前后两句话意思相反。
"但是" is used to indicate that the meanings of the two sentences are opposite.
我们常说“虽然……但是……”。
We often say "虽然……但是……".
Meanings
但是dànshì
but; however
我想去，但是我没有时间。
I want to go, but I don't have time.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
但是 is slightly more formal than 可是; both mean "but" in speech.
- Usage
often paired with 虽然 as "虽然…但是…" (although…but…).
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