却 (què) — how to say "but" in Chinese

But, however

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Seal (device)

#26 · jié · 2 strokes

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他虽然学习很努力,每天花很多时间看书,考试成绩一直不太理想,这让他很失望。

Although he studies very hard, spending a lot of time reading books every day, his exam results have not been ideal, which disappoints him greatly.

我想去,没钱。

I want to go, but I have no money.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "but" in Chinese?

"but" in Chinese is 却 (què).

What does 却 mean in English?

却 (què) means "But, however".

How is 却 pronounced?

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

How do you write "but" in Chinese characters?

It is written 却.

What HSK level is 却?

却 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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