[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fNoWZiJqF4c8HKLo7vpJNG5zpwxYKcNSMndObvgQWgUE":3},{"success":4,"data":5},true,{"id":6,"group_id":7,"locale":8,"slug":9,"title":10,"level":11,"content":12,"seo_title":13,"seo_description":14,"cover_image_url":15,"is_published":4,"created_at":16,"updated_at":16,"type":17,"alternate_urls":18,"examples":19,"quizzes":33},21,"b5991c0a-569f-4a40-9ad5-e8b5b23d77cc","en","suiran-dan-keshi-que-although-but-chinese-grammar","Mastering \"Although...But\" in Chinese: 雖然...但\u002F可是\u002F卻","HSK 3","## 1. Meaning and Usage\nThe structure \"雖然...但\u002F可是\u002F卻...\" is used to express a concession or a contrast between two clauses, similar to \"although... but\u002Fyet...\" or \"even though... still...\" in English. The first clause (introduced by 雖然) presents a fact or situation, and the second clause (introduced by 但\u002F可是\u002F卻) presents an unexpected, contrasting, or sometimes contrary result or situation.\n\n## 2. Formulas and Examples\n\n### Case 1: General Concession and Contrast (雖然...但\u002F可是...)\nThis is the most common usage, expressing a straightforward \"although... yet\u002Fbut...\" relationship. `但` (dàn) and `可是` (kěshì) are largely interchangeable in this context, with `可是` sometimes carrying a slightly stronger emphasis than `但`.\n\n#### Formula\n$$雖然 + Clause 1, 但\u002F可是 + Clause 2$$\n\n#### Examples\n> **雖然這件衣服很貴，但是質量很好。**\n> *Suīrán zhè jiàn yīfu hěn guì, dànshì zhìliàng hěn hǎo.*\n> Although this piece of clothing is expensive, its quality is very good.\n\n> **雖然他學習很努力，可是成績還是不理想。**\n> *Suīrán tā xuéxí hěn nǔlì, kěshì chéngjì háishì bù lǐxiǎng.*\n> Although he studies very hard, his grades are still not ideal.\n\n### Case 2: Emphasizing an Unexpected or Strong Contrast (雖然...卻...)\n`卻` (què) emphasizes that the outcome in the second clause is contrary to expectation, surprising, or presents a stronger contrast than what `但` or `可是` might imply. `卻` often highlights a sense of \"nevertheless\" or \"on the contrary.\" It can appear at the beginning of the second clause, or more commonly, after the subject but before the verb\u002Fpredicate.\n\n#### Formula\n$$雖然 + Clause 1, 卻 + Clause 2$$\nor\n$$雖然 + Clause 1, (Subject) + 卻 + Verb\u002FAdjective + ...$$\n\n#### Examples\n> **雖然下著雨，我卻想出去走走。**\n> *Suīrán xiàzhe yǔ, wǒ què xiǎng chūqù zǒuzǒu.*\n> Although it's raining, I still want to go out for a walk. (Unexpected desire)\n\n> **雖然他聽到了，卻沒有聽懂。**\n> *Suīrán tā tīngdào le, què méiyǒu tīng dǒng.*\n> Although he heard it, he didn't understand it. (Strong contrast to expectation)\n\n> **雖然這道菜看起來很簡單，做起來卻很難。**\n> *Suīrán zhè dào cài kàn qǐlái hěn jiǎndān, zuò qǐlái què hěn nán.*\n> Although this dish looks very simple, it is actually quite difficult to make. (Contrary to appearance)\n\n## 3. Essential HSK Tips & Common Mistakes\n\n1.  **Do NOT omit 但\u002F可是\u002F卻**: A common mistake for English speakers is to omit the second part of the structure (但\u002F可是\u002F卻) because in English, using \"although\" and \"but\" together (\"Although it was raining, *but* I went out\") is grammatically incorrect. In Chinese, however, the pairing of `雖然` with `但\u002F可是\u002F卻` is not only correct but almost always necessary to form a complete concessive clause.\n    > **[Incorrect]** 雖然她很忙，她不介意幫助別人。\n    > *Suīrán tā hěn máng, tā bù jièyì bāngzhù biérén.*\n    > (Although she is busy, she doesn't mind helping others.)\n    > **[Correct]** 雖然她很忙，但是她不介意幫助別人。\n    > *Suīrán tā hěn máng, dànshì tā bù jièyì bāngzhù biérén.*\n    > (Although she is busy, she doesn't mind helping others.)\n\n2.  **`卻` placement**: Remember that `卻` often appears *after* the subject of the second clause or *before* the main verb\u002Fadjective if the subject is omitted (because it's the same as the first clause).\n    > **[Correct]** 雖然工作很累，我卻感到很開心。\n    > *Suīrán gōngzuò hěn lèi, wǒ què gǎndào hěn kāixīn.*\n    > (Although the work is tiring, I feel very happy.)\n    > **[Correct]** 雖然工作很累，卻感到很開心。\n    > *Suīrán gōngzuò hěn lèi, què gǎndào hěn kāixīn.*\n    > (Although the work is tiring, [I] feel very happy.)\n    > **[Less common\u002Fcan be slightly awkward in some contexts at the beginning of the clause]** 雖然工作很累，卻我感到很開心。\n    > *Suīrán gōngzuò hěn lèi, què wǒ gǎndào hěn kāixīn.*\n\n3.  **`雖然` can sometimes be omitted**: In very informal speech or when the context makes the concessive relationship extremely clear, `雖然` can sometimes be omitted. However, for HSK exams and formal writing, it's safer and generally expected to include `雖然`.\n\n4.  **HSK Focus**: HSK questions often test your ability to correctly pair `雖然` with its corresponding conjunction (`但`, `可是`, `卻`) and to understand the nuanced difference, especially with `卻` implying unexpectedness. Pay attention to context clues that suggest a strong or surprising contrast.","Master 雖然...但: \"Although...But\" Chinese Grammar","Unlock natural Chinese with 雖然...但\u002F可是\u002F卻. Learn to express \"although...but\" structures smoothly. Essential for HSK 3+ fluency! Examples & tips.",null,"2026-07-01T10:24:12.185Z","structure",{"en":9},[20,27],{"id":21,"topic_id":6,"source_type":22,"song_id":15,"chinese_sentence":23,"pinyin_sentence":24,"translation":25,"explanation":26,"created_at":16},45,"ai_standard","雖然今天很忙，但是他還是抽空陪孩子玩了。","Suīrán jīntiān hěn máng, dànshì tā háishì chōukōng péi háizi wán le.","Although he was very busy today, he still made time to play with his children.","This sentence uses '雖然...但是...' to express a concession followed by a contrasting action. '雖然' introduces the fact of being busy, and '但是' introduces the unexpected action of making time for children.",{"id":28,"topic_id":6,"source_type":22,"song_id":15,"chinese_sentence":29,"pinyin_sentence":30,"translation":31,"explanation":32,"created_at":16},46,"雖然這件衣服不貴，可是質量卻非常好。","Suīrán zhè jiàn yīfu bù guì, kěshì zhìliàng què fēicháng hǎo.","Although this piece of clothing is not expensive, its quality is exceptionally good.","This sentence uses '雖然...可是...卻...' to highlight a strong contrast. '雖然' introduces the concession (not expensive), and '可是...卻...' emphasizes the surprising fact about its quality.",[34,44,54],{"id":35,"topic_id":6,"question_text":36,"options":37,"correct_answer_index":42,"explanation_answer":43,"created_at":16},61,"選擇最合適的詞語填入空白處：\n雖然他已經學了三年中文，_____ 他的口語還是不太流利。",[38,39,40,41],"A. 而且","B. 所以","C. 卻","D. 否則",2,"本題測試在\"雖然...\"結構中，如何選擇最恰當的轉折連詞。選項C \"卻\"在此處最為合適，它強調了與前半句\"學了三年中文\"相對應的一種出乎意料或不如預期的結果\"口語還是不太流利\"。\"雖然...卻...\"常表達一種語氣更強的、帶有意外或遺憾的轉折。選項A \"而且\"表示並列或遞進；選項B \"所以\"表示因果；選項D \"否則\"表示條件，這些都不符合句子的轉折語義。",{"id":45,"topic_id":6,"question_text":46,"options":47,"correct_answer_index":52,"explanation_answer":53,"created_at":16},62,"以下哪個句子語法正確？",[48,49,50,51],"A. 雖然他工作很忙，但他還是參加了會議。","B. 雖然他工作很忙，卻沒有他參加會議。","C. 雖然他工作很忙，卻他沒有參加會議。","D. 雖然他工作很忙，可是沒有他參加會議。",0,"本題考察\"雖然...但\u002F卻\u002F可是...\"結構中第二個分句的語序，特別是代詞主語和否定詞的擺放。選項A的語序\"他還是參加了會議\"是正確的，主語\"他\"在\"還是\"之前。選項B、C、D都包含了常見的語序錯誤。在\"但\u002F卻\u002F可是\"引導的第二個分句中，如果主語與第一分句相同且需重複，通常放在\"但\u002F卻\u002F可是\"之後、動詞或否定詞之前。例如，選項B的\"卻沒有他參加會議\"應為\"他卻沒有參加會議\"；選項C的\"卻他沒有參加會議\"也應為\"他卻沒有參加會議\"；選項D的\"可是沒有他參加會議\"應為\"可是他沒有參加會議\"。正確的語序應為：主語 + 卻\u002F但 + 否定詞 + 動詞。",{"id":55,"topic_id":6,"question_text":56,"options":57,"correct_answer_index":62,"explanation_answer":63,"created_at":16},63,"以下哪個句子包含一個常見的語法錯誤？",[58,59,60,61],"A. 雖然他生病了，但他還是堅持完成了工作。","B. 雖然我很喜歡吃辣，但我卻不太能吃。","C. 雖然他很愛抱怨，但他也很努力解決問題。","D. 雖然他已經道歉了，但他卻很假裝沒發生過。",3,"本題考察對動詞\"假裝\"（to pretend）的正確使用，以及副詞\"很\"的搭配。選項D中\"很假裝\"的用法是錯誤的。\"假裝\"是一個動詞，通常不直接與程度副詞\"很\"搭配來表示\"非常假裝\"。如果想表達程度，可以說\"很會假裝\"（very good at pretending），或者直接用\"假裝\"來表達動作本身。此句的意思是\"他卻假裝沒發生過\"，此時\"很\"是多餘且語法不正確的。選項A、B、C的句子都符合中文的語法習慣。"]