but in Chinese
but in Chinese is 但是, 可是 — but means used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.
but in Chinese
但是
Pronounced: dàn shì
However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).
可是
Pronounced: kě shì
However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).
What does "but" mean?
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conjunction Used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.
"I wanted to go, but I was too tired."
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preposition Except for; apart from.
"Everyone but Sam showed up to the party."
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adverb Only; merely; just.
"He is but a child; you can't blame him."
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but in a sentence
- I wanted to go, but I was too tired.
- The film was long but genuinely entertaining.
- Everyone but Sam showed up to the party.
- He is but a child; you can't blame him.
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What is "but" in Chinese?
"but" in Chinese is 但是, 可是. but means: Used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.
How do you pronounce 但是?
"but" in Chinese is 但是, pronounced "dàn shì".
How do you use "but" in a sentence?
Example: "I wanted to go, but I was too tired." In Chinese, "but" is 但是, 可是.
Are there other ways to say "but" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "but": 但是, 可是.
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