Although…: 虽然…但是…

Opposition in Chinese

The pair 虽然…但是…

虽然 (suīrán) = "although", 但是 (dànshì) = "but". In Chinese, they are used together — it is even recommended!

Although…, but…

Although I am tired, I am very happy.

Although he is young, he is very resourceful.

可是 (kěshì) and 不过 (búguò) replace 但是 with a lighter, more colloquial nuance.

I would like to go, but I don't have time.

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