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How to say “although… but…” in Chinese with 虽然 (suīrán)

虽然 (suīrán)⋯⋯，但是 (dànshì) / 可是 (kěshì)⋯⋯

Expressing "although" with "虽然 (suīrán)" and "但是 (dànshì)"

HSK 2Complex Sentence Patterns

Rule structure

虽然 (suīrán) means "although" or "even though" and introduces a concessive clause. 但是 (dànshì) means "but" and introduces the contrasting main clause. They are used together as 虽然 (suīrán)…，但是 (dànshì)….

Examples

虽然很贵，但是质量很好。

Suīrán hěn guì, dànshì zhìliàng hěn hǎo.

Although it's expensive, the quality is good.

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How do you express “Expressing "although" with "虽然 (suīrán)" and "但是 (dànshì)"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: 虽然 (suīrán)⋯⋯，但是 (dànshì) / 可是 (kěshì)⋯⋯. For example: 虽然很贵，但是质量很好。 — “Although it's expensive, the quality is good.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

虽然很贵，但是质量很好。 — “Although it's expensive, the quality is good.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 2.

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