A2 · Grammar reference · ASGUD81S
Two words for "but"
Using "but" in Chinese is really simple to learn. It involves the two words 可是 (kěshì) and 但是 (dànshì). Make no "buts" about it; you'll understand it in no time!
- Keywords
- 但是 · 可是 · 但 · 可 · although · but
- Used for
- Connecting ideas · Contrasting
- Classification
- Conjunctions · HSK4
Examples (10)
我喜欢他，可是他不喜欢我。
我很想去，但是我太忙了。
中文很有意思，但是也很难。
我喜欢这件衬衫，可是太贵了。
老板昨天给他打电话，可是他没接。
iPhone很好，但是我没钱买。
你们可以在这里看书，可是不可以说话。
你可以吃，但是不可以吃太多。
他说五点来见我，但是他没来。
这个地方很漂亮，但是人太多了。
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