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可是 — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • but conjunction Used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.

Senses

可是 is used for these senses in English:

  • but However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).

but — full definition

  1. conjunction Used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.
  2. preposition Except for; apart from.
  3. adverb Only; merely; just.

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