but; however; really; indeed
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesconjunction
but; however; yet
Used to introduce a contrasting statement, often in the second clause after a concession like "虽然" (suīrán, although). Equivalent to "but" or "however".
Suī虽
rán然
tiān天
qì气
bù不
hǎo好
，
kě可
shì是
wǒ我
men们
wán玩
de得
hěn很
kāi开
xīn心
。
Although the weather was bad, we had a great time.
Tā他
shuō说
huì会
lái来
，
kě可
shì是
dào到
xiàn现
zài在
hái还
méi没
chū出
xiàn现
。
He said he would come, but he hasn't shown up yet.
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Zhè这
jiā家
diàn店
dōng东
xī西
hěn很
guì贵
，
kě可
shì是
zhì质
liàng量
què确
shí实
bù不
cuò错
。
Things in this store are expensive, but the quality is indeed good.
adverb
really; indeed; truly
informalUsed to emphasize or affirm a statement, expressing that something is genuinely the case. Often carries a tone of admiration or strong affirmation.
Zhè这
hái孩
zi子
kě可
shì是
cōng聪
ming明
，
yī一
xué学
jiù就
huì会
。
This child is really smart; he learns things as soon as he's taught.
Nǐ你
zuò做
de的
fàn饭
kě可
shì是
hǎo好
chī吃
，
wǒ我
chī吃
le了
liǎng两
wǎn碗
。
The food you made is truly delicious; I ate two bowls.
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Zhè这
cì次
de的
jī机
huì会
kě可
shì是
nán难
dé得
，
nǐ你
yī一
dìng定
yào要
zhuā抓
zhù住
。
This opportunity is indeed rare; you must seize it.