但是

dànshì

but; however

conjunction HSK 3.0 · Band 2

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Chinese words snap together like bricks. Every word below shares a character with this one, so you are already halfway to knowing it.

See it in sentences

很贵,但是很好吃。

It is pricey, but it tastes great.

他想来,但是没有时间。

He wants to come, but he has no time.