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How To Say But In Chinese?

Post by Swing on November 16, 2022, Category: Chinese Learning 
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The most common way to say but in Chinese

We have learnt and in Chinese, which is [hé] in mandarin. Today we will learn but in Chinese. But is translated into Chinese as 但是 [dàn shì] , which is the most common way to say but in Chinese. In Chinese language, 但是 [dàn shì] is usually used with 虽然 [suī rán], which means although. While in English, although and but can’t be used together, you can only choose one.
For example:

CharacterPinyinEnglish
虽然我很累,但是我还是把作业完成了。suī rán wǒ hěn lèi,dàn shì wǒ hái shì bǎ zuò yè wán chéng le。Although I was very tired, I still finished my homework./
I was very tired, but I still finished my homework.
although-but
although-but

The basic information of but in Chinese

But in Chinese: 但
But in pinyin: [dàn]
Tone: Fourth
Radical: 亻
Component: 旦
Stroke Count: 7
Structure: Left to right
Usage: ★★★★

The glyph evolution of but in Chinese

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but-in

The glyph contrast of but in Chinese

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but-in-chinese-language

The order of strokes of but in Chinese

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how-do-you-say-but-in-chinese

The calligraphy of but in Chinese

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but-in-chinese
  1. 不但 [bú dàn] – Not only.
    For example:
CharacterPinyinEnglish
她不但是一位语文老师,而且歌也唱得很好。tā bú dàn shì yí wèi yǔ wén lǎo shī,ér qiě gē yě chàng dé hěn hǎo。She is not only a Chinese teacher, but also sings well.
  1. 但愿 [dàn yuàn] – Wish.
    For example:
CharacterPinyinEnglish
但愿人长久,千里共婵娟。dàn yuàn rén cháng jiǔ,qiān lǐ gòng chán juān。We wish each other a long life so as to share the beauty of this graceful moonlight, even though miles apart.
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the-wish
  1. 但凡 [dàn fán] – In every case. As long as.
    For example:
CharacterPinyinEnglish
但凡学习努力,便会考出好成绩。dàn fán xué xí nǔ lì,biàn huì kǎo chū hǎo chéng jì。As long as you study hard, you will do well in the exam.
  1. 但求无过 [dàn qiú wú guò] – But only in avoiding making mistakes.
    For example:
CharacterPinyinEnglish
不求有功,但求无过。bù qiú yǒu gōng,dàn qiú wú guò。Not aim at success, but only in avoiding making mistakes.
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how-to-say-but-in-chinese
  1. 但求多福 [dàn qiú duō fú] – Pray that there will be a lot of blessings on their own.
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bar-but
  1. 但愿如此 [dàn yuàn rú cǐ] – May it be.
    For example:
SpeakerCharacterPinyinEnglish
A:我这次一定可以考一百分。wǒ zhè cì yí dìng kě yǐ kǎo yī bǎi fēn。I'm sure I can get a hundred this time.
B:但愿如此。dàn yuàn rú cǐ。May it be.
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wish
  1. 但说无妨 [dàn shuō wú fáng] – There is no harm in saying what one thinks.
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but-in-other-words

Other expressions of but in Chinese

  1. [ér] – But.
    For example:
CharacterPinyinEnglish
我担心的不是自己,而是婴儿。wǒ dān xīn de bú shì zì jǐ,ér shì yīng ér。I'm not worried about myself, but the baby.

For example:

CharacterPinyinEnglish
心有余而力不足。xīn yǒu yú ér lì bù zú。I really want to do it, but I don't have the strength to do it.
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but-international
  1. 相反 [xiāng fǎn] – On the contrary.
    For example:
CharacterPinyinEnglish
这根本不麻烦。相反,我很乐意帮助你。zhè gēn běn bù má fán。xiāng fǎn,wǒ hěn lè yì bāng zhù nǐ。It's no trouble at all. On the contrary, it will be a great pleasure to help you.
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on-the-contrary
  1. 可是 [kě shì] – But. However.
    For example:
CharacterPinyinEnglish
我想回家,可是忘记带钥匙了。wǒ xiǎng huí jiā,kě shì wàng jì dài yào shi le。I want to go home, but I forgot my key.
  1. 然而 [rán ér] – However. But.
    For example:
CharacterPinyinEnglish
然而,现实是残酷的。rán ér,xiàn shí shì cán kù de。However, the reality is harsh.
however
however
  1. 除了 [chú le] – Except.
    For example:
CharacterPinyinEnglish
除了他,所有人都去了博物馆。chú le tā,suǒ yǒu rén dōu qù le bó wù guǎn。Everyone but him, went to the museum.
  1. 只有 [zhǐ yǒu] / 只好 [zhǐ hǎo] – Only.
    For example:
CharacterPinyinEnglish
我别无选择,只好签了合同。wǒ bié wú xuǎn zé,zhǐ hǎo qiān le hé tóng。I had no choice but to sign the contract.

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