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Meaning of 但

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Pinyin: dàn
English Definition: but; yet; however; only; merely; still
Chinese Definition:
①只,仅,只是:但愿如此。但凡(凡是,只要是)。但分(只要)。
②不过,可是:工作虽辛苦,但没有叫苦的。
③徒然:“何但远走,亡匿于幕北苦寒无水草之地为?”
④姓氏。
Total strokes: 7; Radical:
Pictophonetic: indicates the sound; (A person on the farm ; also provides the pronunciation) conveys the meaning.
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Example Words
但是 dàn shì but; however
不但 dàn not only (... but also...)
但愿 dàn yuàn if only (sth were possible); I wish (that)
非但 fēi dàn not only
但凡 dàn fán every single; as long as
More: 但* | *但 | *但*
Example Sentences
1
I have seen him, but I don't know him.
2
I'm not as tall as he is, but I'm smarter.
3
This dish is delicious but a little spicy.
4
I really want to travel, but I can’t afford it.
5
Although he is young, he is very experienced.