可是 kě shì

but; however

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How 可是 is written

kě(prefix) can5 strokesFull guide →

Example sentences

How 可是 is used in everyday Chinese — the speaker reads the whole sentence.

  • 你还年轻,可是没有永久。

    nǐ hái nián qīng kě shì méi yǒu yǒng jiǔ

    You're still young, but not permanently.

  • 这个小镇不大,可是很热闹.

    zhè ge xiǎo zhèn bù dà kě shì hěn rè nào

    This village isn't big, but it's quite lively.

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