可是 (kěshì) — how to say "but" in Chinese

可是

But, however

Radicals / Keys

Mouth

#30 · kǒu · 3 strokes

Sun

#72 · · 4 strokes

Synonyms

Examples

虽然那家餐厅的菜很好吃,可是价格太贵了,我们很少去。

Although the food in that restaurant is very delicious, but the prices are too expensive, we rarely go there.

我想去,可是没时间。

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

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "but" in Chinese?

"but" in Chinese is 可是 (kěshì).

What does 可是 mean in English?

可是 (kěshì) means "But, however".

How is 可是 pronounced?

It is pronounced kěshì (written as keshi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "but" in Chinese characters?

It is written 可是.

What HSK level is 可是?

可是 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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