HSK 4

关联副词:却

Linking adverb: 却 (què) - but, however

Explanation

却 (què) is a linking adverb, often used to connect two contrasting clauses in a sentence, emphasizing contrast or surprise. It is similar to 'but' or 'however' in English, but usually stands after the subject of the second clause and before the verb. Example: '我来了,他却没来' (I came, but he didn't) shows the contrast between the two actions.

Examples

我来了,他却没来。
láilequèméilái
同学们都出去活动了,他却坐在教室里面不动。
tóngxuémendōuchūhuódònglequèzuòzàijiàoshìmiàndòng

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The grammar point “关联副词:却” (Linking adverb: 却 (què) - but, however) is one of the key structures at HSK 4. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.

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