dànshì/dàn
But: 但是/但 (但是/但)
但是/但 means 'but' and connects two ideas with contrast. The second part changes or limits the first part.
核心例句
我想去，但是今天没有时间。
Wǒ xiǎng qù, dànshì jīntiān méiyǒu shíjiān.
I want to go, but I do not have time today.
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课程摘要
但是/但 means 'but' and connects two ideas with contrast. The second part changes or limits the first part.
Use 但是 to show contrast between two clauses: you want something but cannot do it, something is good but has a problem, or two facts point in different directions. 但是 usually comes at the beginning of the second clause. 但 has the same core meaning but is shorter and a little more written/formal. Do not use 但是 for cause; use 因为 for reasons.
语法句型
Clause 1, 但是/但 + Clause 2
Connects two contrasting ideas: but, however.
我想去，但是今天没有时间。
Wǒ xiǎng qù, dànshì jīntiān méiyǒu shíjiān.
I want to go, but I do not have time today.
这件衣服很好看，但是有点儿贵。
Zhè jiàn yīfu hěn hǎokàn, dànshì yǒudiǎnr guì.
This piece of clothing looks nice, but it is a little expensive.
他很忙，但每天都学中文。
Tā hěn máng, dàn měitiān dōu xué Zhōngwén.
He is busy, but he studies Chinese every day.
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