A softer "but" with "buguo"

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Instead of just using 可是 or 但是, you can also use the softer and more informal 不过 (búguò). The meaning is closer to "however" or "nevertheless" in English.


Examples

  • 喝 白酒 可以,不过 不 能 太 烈。Drinking white wine is okay, but it's not very strong.
  • 我 想 帮助 你,不过 我 没有 空。I want to help you, but I don't have time.
  • 他 的 汉语 水平 很 高,不过 他 的 声调 不 太 好。His Chinese level is very high, but his tones aren't very good.

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