他雖然身為領導，卻總是能以身作則。
Although he is a leader, he always leads by example.
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Example sentences
他說他會來，卻沒來。
他说他会来，却没来。
He said he would come, but he didn't.
她捨不得花錢買化妝品，卻很捨得買書。
She doesn't like to spend money on cosmetics, but is very willing to buy books.
他沒錢卻硬要請客，真是打腫臉充胖子。
He has no money but insists on treating everyone; he's really puffing himself up to look impressive.
此處安靜，彼處卻人聲嘈雜。
This place is quiet, but that place is full of noisy voices.
Usage Notes
An adverb used to indicate a contrast or a turn in the sentence.
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