How to use 但是 (dànshì) in Mandarin Chinese?

但是 dànshì GRAMMAR

HSK 2 · Grammar note

但是 — how to use it in Chinese

but; however

Connectors

Explanation

Contrast connector; 但 is a shorter form and common in writing.

Example sentences

我 wǒ 累 lèi 但是 dàn shì 开心 kāi xīn

I'm tired, but happy.

天气 tiān qì 很好 hěn hǎo 但是 dàn shì 很热 hěn rè

The weather is nice, but it's hot.

我 wǒ 想 xiǎng 去 qù 旅游 lǚ yóu 但是 dàn shì 没有 méi yǒu 时间 shí jiān

I'd like to travel, but I don't have time.

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