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但凡

Word · Adverb

any; all; without exception

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Meanings

1 sense · 5 examples
1.

adverb

any; all; without exception; provided that

formal

Used to introduce a condition that is sufficient for the main clause to happen. Often appears at the beginning of a sentence, followed by the condition.

Dàn但
fán凡
yǒu有
yī一
xiàn线
xī希
wàng望
 ,
yě也
yào要
nǔ努
lì力
zhēng争
qǔ取
 。

Provided there is the slightest bit of hope, we must still strive for it.

Dàn但
fán凡
guò过
lù路
de的
rén人
 ,
méi没
yǒu有
yī一
gè个
bù不
zài在
zhè这
lǐ儿
dǎ打
jiān尖
de的
 。

Any passerby would stop here for a rest and a meal.

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Dàn但
fán凡
tā他
dā答
yìng应
de的
shì事
 ,
jiù就
yī一
dìng定
huì会
zuò做
dào到
 。

Any promise he makes, he will definitely keep.

Dàn但
fán凡
yǒu有
diǎn点
er儿
cháng常
shí识
de的
rén人
 ,
dōu都
bù不
huì会
xiāng相
xìn信
zhè这
zhǒng种
yáo谣
yán言
 。

Anyone with a bit of common sense wouldn't believe such a rumor.

Dàn但
fán凡
tiān天
qì气
hǎo好
 ,
tā他
men们
jiù就
qù去
gōng公
yuán园
sàn散
bù步
 。

Whenever the weather is good, they go for a walk in the park.