可是

kěshì

but; however; (used for emphasis) indeed

Watch it being written

Every character draws itself, stroke by stroke. Then grab the brush: trace it yourself and hear the word when you finish.

可

是

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

可

是

我想去，可是没有时间。

I want to go, but I do not have time.

他很累，可是很开心。

He is very tired, but very happy.