不过

bù guò

HSK 4

Meaning

表示转折，相当于‘但是’；或表示‘仅仅、只是’；也可以表示‘不超过’（用于数量或程度）。

Indicates a transition, equivalent to 'but'; or means 'only, just'; also can mean 'not exceeding' (used for quantity or degree).

通常用作连词，连接两个分句，表示转折语气。也可以用作副词，表示‘仅仅’或‘不超过’的意思。

Usually used as a conjunction to connect two clauses, indicating a contrastive tone. Can also be used as an adverb meaning 'only' or 'not exceeding'.

1 我想去公园，不过今天下雨了。 (I want to go to the park, but it's raining today.)
2 这道菜味道不错，不过有点辣。 (This dish tastes good, but it's a bit spicy.)
3 他不过是个孩子，别太苛责。 (He is just a child, don't be too harsh.)
4 这个箱子不过十公斤，你可以自己搬。 (This box is no more than ten kilograms, you can move it yourself.)
5 他考试不过60分，需要补考。 (His exam score didn't exceed 60 points, so he needs a retake.)

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