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然而 (rán'ér) is a conjunction used to express "however" or "but." The difference between 然而 (rán'ér) and 可是 or 不过 is that 然而 is more formal.

Structure

Statement, 然而 + [Unexpected Outcome/Contrary Statement]

Examples

  • 老师已经把话题解释了好几次, 然而,学生还不明白. The teacher explained the topic multiple times, however, the students still did not understand.
  • 我每天都跟他聊天,然而我不记得他的名字. I speak to her everyday, however, I don't remember her name.
  • 我很喜欢那件裤子. 然而,我买不起. I like those pants a lot. However, I cannot afford them.