可是 (kě shì) — but; however
Definition
可是 is a colloquial 'but/however' used in everyday speech. Use 但是 in more formal or written contexts, and 然而 in formal writing for a stronger contrast.
conjunction
buthowever
Examples
- ，可是。Jīn tiān tiān qì hěn hǎo, kě shì wǒ bù néng chū qù.The weather is nice today, but I can't go out.
- ，可是。Tā xué xí hěn nǔ lì, kě shì chéng jì hái shì bú tài hǎo.He studies very hard, but his grades are still not great.
- ，可是。Wǒ xiǎng mǎi zhè běn shū, kě shì tài guì le.I want to buy this book, but it's too expensive.
Grammar
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