Two words for "but"

Nível: HSK 4 | Categoria: Gramática

Explicação da Regra:

Using "but" in Chinese is really simple to learn. It involves the two words 可是 (kěshì) and 但是 (dànshì). Make no "buts" about it; you'll understand it in no time! There are two main words for "but" in Chinese: 可是 (kěshì) and 但是 (dànshì). These are largely the same. The small difference is that 但是 (dànshì) is slightly more formal, whereas 可是 (kěshì) is just a bit more informal and a tad weaker in tone. You really don't need to worry about which one is the right one to use though, since they can be used interchangeably. Statement， 可是 / 但是 + [Contrary Statement] Usually 可是 (kěshì) and 但是 (dànshì) precede a new phrase within a sentence:

Exemplos com Falantes Nativos:

• 我喜欢他，可是他不喜欢我。 (wǒ xǐhuān tā，kěshì tā bù xǐhuān wǒ 。): "I like him, but he doesn't like me."
• 我很想去，但是我太忙了。 (wǒ hěn xiǎng qù，dànshì wǒ tài máng le 。): "I really want to go, but I am too busy."
• 中文很有意思，但是也很难。 (zhōngwén hěn yǒuyìsī，dànshì yě hěn nán 。): "Chinese is interesting, but it is also difficult."
• 我喜欢这件衬衫，可是太贵了。 (wǒ xǐhuān zhè jiàn chènshān，kěshì tài gùi le 。): "I like this shirt, but it is too expensive."
• 老板昨天给他打电话，可是他没接。 (lǎobǎn zuótiān gěi tā dǎ diànhuà，kěshì tā méi jiē 。): "The boss called him yesterday, but he missed it."

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