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但

dànHSK 2

但 (dàn) is an HSK 2 Chinese word with 3 definitions and 4 bilingual examples.

PARTS OF SPEECH2
DEFINITIONS3
EXAMPLES4
01

Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

1

conjunction 连

  1. Englishbut

    • EX
      我想去，但今天没有时间。

      I want to go, but I don't have time today.

    • EX
      这件衣服很好看，但太贵了。

      This piece of clothing looks nice, but it's too expensive.

2

adverb 副

  1. Englishonly

    • EX
      但求他平安无事。

      I only hope that he is safe and sound.

    • EX
      但凭你吩咐，我一定照办。

      Just tell me what to do, and I'll do exactly as you say.

  2. Englishmerely