Chinese

dànshì
Meaning: but; however
Part of Speech: Conjunction

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Handwriting

但
是

Example sentences

He is smart, but not hardworking.
這份工作的待遇雖然不高,但是很有發展性。
这份工作的待遇虽然不高,但是很有发展性。
Although the pay for this job isn't high, it has great potential for development.
雖然他年紀輕,但是很成熟。
虽然他年纪轻,但是很成熟。
Although he is young, he is very mature.
這臭豆腐聞起來很臭,但是吃起來很香。
这臭豆腐闻起来很臭,但是吃起来很香。
This stinky tofu smells bad, but it tastes good.
雖然他長得很醜,但是心地很善良。
虽然他长得很丑,但是心地很善良。
Although he looks ugly, he has a kind heart.
我們大學的寢室雖然很小,但是非常乾淨。
我们大学的寝室虽然很小,但是非常干净。
Although our university dormitory room is small, it is very clean.
這款鞋子雖然很輕,但是非常耐用。
这款鞋子虽然很轻,但是非常耐用。
Although these shoes are very light, they are very durable.
這些蘋果雖然個兒小,但是很甜。
这些苹果虽然个儿小,但是很甜。
Although these apples are small in size, they are very sweet.
這雙鞋子雖然很漂亮,但是穿起來不舒服。
这双鞋子虽然很漂亮,但是穿起来不舒服。
Although these shoes are beautiful, they are uncomfortable to wear.
他雖然很喜歡唱歌,但是五音不全。
他虽然很喜欢唱歌,但是五音不全。
Although he loves singing, he is tone-deaf.

Usage Notes

Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with what has just been said.

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