Expressing "although" with "suiran" and "danshi"
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\r\nThe grammar pattern "虽然...但是..." (suīrán ... dànshì ... ) is one of the most common used patterns in Chinese, especially in written Chinese.It is used often to bring up a certain point, then to show that there is a contrary reaction. \r\n== Structure ==\r\n"虽然 ... 但是 ... " expresses that while the former part of the sentence is true, there is an adverse reaction in the latter part. \r\n
\r\nSimply put, the pattern means Although...but.... in English, and is generally used in the same manner. Be aware that "可是" can be used interchangeably with "但是". \r\n== Examples ==\r\n
- 虽然 她 说 不 太 饿,但是 她 点 了 很 多 菜。Even though she said she isn't hungry, she ordered a lot of food.
- 虽然 他 的 家里 很 有钱,可是 他 从来 不浪费 钱。Even though he‘s got a rich family, he never wastes money.\r\n
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