CHINESE DICTIONARYWORD

不过

不過
bú guòHSK 4

不过 (bú guò) is an HSK 4 Chinese word with 2 definitions and 4 bilingual examples.

PARTS OF SPEECH2
DEFINITIONS2
EXAMPLES4
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Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

1

conjunction 连

  1. Englishbut; however

    • EX
      我想去参加派对,不过我今天实在太累了。

      I'd like to go to the party, but I'm really too tired today.

    • EX
      这件衣服很好看,不过价格稍微贵了点。

      This piece of clothing looks great, but it's a little expensive.

2

adverb 副

  1. Englishonly

    • EX
      他不过是个孩子,你就别跟他生气了。

      He's only a child, so don't be angry with him.

    • EX
      我不过是开个玩笑,你别当真。

      I was only joking. Don't take it seriously.