Character 但 (dàn)
Character 但
但
English translation 但
- (conj.) but
- (adv.) only, merely
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Simplified
但
Traditional
但
Pinyin
dàn
Strokes count
7
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伯
(n.) eldest among brothers; uncle;...
Stroke writing 但
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Sentences with 但
她骄傲地说：尽管我的家很小，但这里是全世界最温暖的地方，因为有家人的爱。
She proudly said: Although my home is small, it is the warmest place in the world because of the love of my family.
但是他遗憾地发现，几乎没有一本英文书能充分解释汉字的字源。
However, he regretted to find that almost no English book can fully explain the etymology of Chinese characters.
虽然这件事发生在上个世纪，但是人们永远都不能忘记那段历史。
Although this happened in the last century, people can never forget that history.
每个人都想当一个富人，但其实富人也并不那么快乐。
Everyone wants to be a rich person, but in reality, rich people are not even that happy.
我已经严格按照医生的要求吃药了，但是效果不太好。
I have taken the medicine strictly according to the doctor's requirements, but the effect is not very good.
这是你的手术单子，但是你不要做手术，这个单子可以拿走。
This is your operation list, but you don't want to do the operation. This list can be taken away.
我们虽然这次考得不错，但也不能太得意。
Although we did well in the exam this time, we can't be too proud.
最近我的朋友不但失去了工作，还和妻子离了婚，日子真是太苦了。
Recently, my friend not only lost his job, but also divorced his wife. Life is really hard.
这个健身计划不适合他，所以事倍功半，尽管他努力地锻炼身体，但是现在没有什么效果。
This fitness program is not suitable for him, so it gets twice the effort with half the result. Although he works hard to exercise, it has no effect now.
这家饭馆菜的味道马马虎虎，但服务还可以。
The food in this restaurant tastes so-so, but the service is OK.
但是吃西药会健康一点。
But taking western medicine will make you healthier.
虽然汉语的词语很多，但是我们有很多办法来记住它们
Although there are many words in Mandarin, we have many ways to remember them
虽然后面的题我都会，但是考试时间太少了，没时间写了，只好都放弃了。
Although I can do the following questions, there is too little time for the exam and I have no time to write, so I have to give up.
他真可怜，已经努力了很多年，但还是没实现他的理想。
It's really sad for him. He has worked hard for many years, but he still hasn't realised his dreams.
您介意我安排你们住一家小一点的旅馆吗？那家虽然小，但是离我们要去的景点很近。
Do you mind if I arrange for you to stay in a smaller hotel? Although it is small, it is very close to the scenic spot we are going to.
虽然遇到很多困难，但我一定会坚持到底，因为这是我的梦想。
Although I have encountered many difficulties, I will stick to the end, because this is my dream.
她的听力和口语都很好，但是写字不太好。
She is good at listening and speaking, but she is not very good at writing.
这里的海鲜汤虽然有点贵，但是很好喝。
The seafood soup here is a little expensive, but it tastes good.
今天上午的天气是阴天，但是下午就是晴天了。
It was cloudy this morning, but it was sunny in the afternoon.
演出开始时人们认为很有魅力，但是糟糕的结局会给人留下难以忘记的坏印象。
At the beginning of the performance, people think it is attractive, but the bad ending will leave an unforgettable bad impression.
虽然中文写字有点难，但是汉字非常有趣！
Although writing in Chinese is a bit difficult, Chinese characters are very interesting!
这里附近不但有美术展览，而且有电影院和图书馆。
There is not only an art exhibition nearby here, but also a cinema and library.
这件衣服很好看，但是太贵了！
This piece of clothes is very nice, but it is too expensive!
不但要少玩电脑，还要认真学习。
Not only need to play less of computer, but also need to study seriously.↵