虽然
suī rán
Although
How to say “although… but…” in Chinese with 虽然 (suīrán)
虽然 (suīrán)⋯⋯，但是 (dànshì) / 可是 (kěshì)⋯⋯
虽然 (suī rán) — although… but…
HSK 2Complex Sentence Patterns
虽然 (suīrán)⋯⋯，但是 (dànshì) / 可是 (kěshì)⋯⋯
HSK 2Complex Sentence Patterns虽然 (suī rán) — although… but…
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)….
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.
虽然天气冷但是我喜欢。
Suīrán tiānqì lěng dànshì wǒ xǐhuān.
Although the weather is cold, I like it.
虽然很忙可是我很开心。
Suīrán hěn máng kěshì wǒ hěn kāixīn.
Although I am very busy, I am very happy.
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.
虽然天气冷但是我喜欢。
Suīrán tiānqì lěng dànshì wǒ xǐhuān.
Although the weather is cold, I like it.
虽然很忙可是我很开心。
Suīrán hěn máng kěshì wǒ hěn kāixīn.
Although I am very busy, I am very happy.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “although… but…” in Chinese with 虽然?
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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