B1 · Grammar reference · ASGA0S4T
A softer "but" with "buguo"
Instead of just using 可是 or 但是, you can also use the softer and more informal 不过 (búguò), which also means "but."
- Keywords
- 不过 · 不 · 过 · although · but · however
- Used for
- Connecting ideas · Contrasting
- Classification
- Conjunctions · HSK4
Examples (10)
这件衣服我很喜欢，不过有点贵。
这家餐厅我没去过，不过我听说还不错。
这个学生很聪明，不过有点懒。
那儿的天气不太好，不过我们玩得很开心。
他是东北人，不过他没有口音。
他说得不错，不过不认识汉字。
我的钱包丢了，不过没丢什么重要的东西。
刚来的时候很想家，不过现在习惯了。
你可以参加，不过有个条件。
他还在考虑，不过我已经决定了。
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