但是

dàn shì

HSK 2

Meaning

表示转折关系的连词，用于连接前后两个分句，引出与前面意思相反或相对的内容。

A conjunction indicating a contrast or opposition, used to connect two clauses where the second clause contrasts with or contradicts the first.

通常用于第二个分句的开头，表示转折。语气较'可是'、'不过'更强调对立。

Usually used at the beginning of the second clause to indicate a contrast. It is stronger in tone than '可是' or '不过'.

1 我想去游泳，但是今天天气太冷了。(I want to go swimming, but the weather is too cold today.)
2 他学习很努力，但是成绩还是不太好。(He studies very hard, but his grades are still not very good.)
3 这个手机功能很多，但是价格太贵了。(This phone has many features, but the price is too expensive.)
4 我喜欢这份工作，但是工资有点低。(I like this job, but the salary is a bit low.)
5 她很有才华，但是不太善于与人沟通。(She is very talented, but not very good at communicating with people.)

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