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然而 (rán ér): however, but

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 4conjunction

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
however, but
Characters
2
Part of speech
conjunction
HSK level
HSK 4

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  • however
  • but
  • yet

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Character breakdown

HSK 5

thus; so; however

HSK 4

and

Example sentences

,。

He works hard; however, his grades are still not ideal.

,。

This plan seems simple; however, it is complicated to implement.

,。

We invited him; however, he did not come.

,。

The weather is nice; however, the wind is strong.

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