How to Say ‘But’ in Traditional Chinese
但是
💬 Usage Tip: A conjunction used to introduce a contrast.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: In negotiations or discussions, Taiwanese people often use '但是' to express a different opinion respectfully.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
但是
[dàn shì]
but, however
Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said previously.
我想去旅行，但是沒有時間。
I want to travel, but I don't have the time.
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