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亶

Character · ConjunctionTraditional惔

same as 'but' or 'only'

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Meanings

1 sense · 2 examples

conjunction

archaic

An archaic variant of 但 (dàn). Used as a conjunction meaning 'but' or 'only' in classical texts. Its usage is now completely obsolete.

Fēi非

bù不

yù欲

wǎng往

，

dàn惔

lì力

bù不

zú足

ěr耳

。

It's not that I don't want to go, but my strength is insufficient.

Dàn惔

qiú求

wēn温

bǎo饱

，

bié别

wú无

tā他

yuàn愿

。

I only seek food and warmth, and have no other wishes.