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但是
dànshì
Description
“但是”用来连接两个句子，表示后面的意思和前面不一样，或者相反。
"但是" is used to connect two sentences, indicating that the meaning of the latter is different from or opposite to the former.
它和“可是”很像，说话和写文章都常常用。
It is similar to "可是" and is often used in both speaking and writing.
Meanings
但是dànshì
but; however; yet
我很累，但是我还要工作。
I'm tired, but I still have to work.
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Notes
- Etymology
但 (only/but) + 是 (be), forming a common contrastive conjunction.
- Nuance
但是 is slightly more formal than 可是; often pairs with 虽然.
In videos
“虽然是错的,但是大家都知道 “撩”是什么”
“但是陕西的这个梆梆肉主要指的是这个肥肠”
“但是因为太累睡着了，不小心坐过站。”
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