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\n虽然 + Subject + 但是 + Contrary Reaction\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
\r\n*虽然 他 是 美国 人 ，但是 他 还 没 去 过 华盛顿。 Although he's American, he still hasn't been to Washington D.C.
- 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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