HSK 7
（不过/但/可是 话又说回来，⋯⋯
The structure '话又说回来' to add an opposing viewpoint
Explanation
The structure '话又说回来' is usually used after '不过', '但', '可是' to add an opposing viewpoint or a further consideration to what was just said. It is like the expression 'but then again' in English, helping the speaker view the matter in a more balanced way. For example: '话又说回来，不能因为生病就失去希望' (But then again, you can't lose hope just because you are ill).
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The grammar point “（不过/但/可是 话又说回来，⋯⋯” (The structure '话又说回来' to add an opposing viewpoint) is one of the key structures at HSK 7. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.
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