HSK 6
虽⋯⋯，但/可/却/也⋯⋯
Although... but/however...
Explanation
The structure '虽...但/可/却/也...' is used to express concession, equivalent to 'although... but...' in English. The part after '虽' states a fact or situation, while the part after '但/可/却/也' shows an opposite result or adds further information, emphasizing the contrast. The words '但', '可', '却', '也' can replace one another depending on context, with '却' carrying a stronger nuance of surprise.
Examples
Learn “虽⋯⋯，但/可/却/也⋯⋯” effectively
The grammar point “虽⋯⋯，但/可/却/也⋯⋯” (Although... but/however...) is one of the key structures at HSK 6. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.
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