可是

kěshì

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conjunction

Definitions:

(1) But; however

Example sentences:
1. 我想去,可是我不能 Wǒ xiǎng qù, kěshì wǒ bùnéng. I want to go, but I can't.
2. 他很聪明,可是不勤奋 Tā hěn cōngmíng, kěshì bù qínfèn. He's very smart, but not hardworking.
3. 我很喜欢这个地方,可是有点儿贵 Wǒ hěn xǐhuān zhège dìfang, kěshì yǒudiǎnr guì. I really like this place, but it's a bit expensive.
HSK Level:

4