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但
dàn
Description
但表示前面的意思和后面不一样，相当于“但是”或“可是”。它也常出现在“但愿”里，表示希望某件事能成真。
"但" indicates that the meaning before it differs from what follows, similar to "but" or "however." It also often appears in "但愿," expressing hope that something will come true.
Meanings
但dàn
but; however; yet
我想去，但今天下雨。
I want to go, but it's raining today.
但愿dànyuàn
if only; I hope, in the fixed expression 但愿
但愿你能早点回来。
I hope you can come back soon.
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Notes
- Nuance
但 is slightly more formal than 但是, 可是, or 不过.
- Etymology
但 originally combines the person radical with 旦, but functions as a conjunction in modern Mandarin.
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