不过 (bú guò) — how to say "but" in Chinese

不过

But, however

Character composition

not

to pass

Radicals / Keys

One

#1 · · 1 stroke

Walk

#162 · chuò · 7 strokes

Synonyms

Examples

这个电影很有意思,不过时间太长了。

This movie is very interesting, but it's too long.

好吃,不过贵。

Delicious, but expensive.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "but" in Chinese?

"but" in Chinese is 不过 (bú guò).

What does 不过 mean in English?

不过 (bú guò) means "But, however".

How is 不过 pronounced?

It is pronounced bú guò (written as bu guo, buguo). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "but" in Chinese characters?

It is written 不过.

What HSK level is 不过?

不过 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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