但是 dàn shì — but; however

但是
dàn shì

Characters: 但 · 是

Definitions

  1. but; however

More definitions

CC-CEDICT

  1. but
  2. however

ExtDict

  1. 只要是，凡是
  2. 只是。用在后半句话里表示转折。

Examples

  • 他嘴上说着不在乎，但是心里却很在意。

    He said he didn't care, but deep down he minded very much.

  • 虽然路途遥远，但是他还是坚持要去。

    Though the journey was far, he still insisted on going.