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可是 (kě shì): but

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 3conjunction

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
but
Characters
2
Part of speech
conjunction
HSK level
HSK 3

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • but
  • however
  • (used for emphasis) indeed
  • but
  • however
  • (used for emphasis) indeed
  • really

Chinese explanation

  • 表示转折的连词，用在后半句，说明与前文相反或不同的情况，相当于“但是”，语气比“但是”稍轻、更口语化。

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Character breakdown

HSK 3

(prefix) can

HSK 1

to be (followed by substantives only)

Example sentences

，。

I want to go, but I don't have time.

，。

This room is not big, but it is very clean.

，。

He is indeed an expert; you should listen to him.

，。

We agreed on six o'clock, but he was late.

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