[HSK 4.2] The difference between 不过 and 但是

[HSK 4.2] 不过 however, but [conj. 连词] (the tone of 不过 is lighter than 但是HSK2) 不过 is like “by the way”. You’re just offering more information. 但是 indicates two different/opposite situations. = 清华的汉语很好， 不过他还在学习汉字。 清华 is good at Chinese , but (by the way) he is still learning Chinese characters. (You’re offering more information.) - 沙克很丑，但是他很温柔。 沙克 is ugly, but he is tender. (Opposite situations: ugly vs. tender) - 红凤很优秀也很帅， 不过他现在单身。 红凤 is nice and handsome, but (by the way) he is single now. (You’re offering more information.) - 这本书很贵， 但是彩玲还是买了。 This book was expensive, but 彩玲 still bought it. (Opposite situations: expensive vs. still bought it) [But actually, they are interchangeable. The main difference is the tone.] = The second meaning : (只)不过 : “only, just” [adv.] - 李雪儿(只)不过是开玩笑的，你别当真。 李雪儿 is just kidding. Don’t take it too seriously. - 英仁(只)不过是个孩子，你别为难他。 英仁 is just a kid. Don’t pick on him. - 1. 这果汁很贵，_____很好喝。 The juice is expensive but yummy. A但是 B不过 (贵 vs 好喝) -- 2. 李志达的家很大， ____没有院子。 李志达 has a big house, but there is no yard in it. A但是 B不过 -- 3.葛莉学习中文只不过三个月，就通过了HSK 6 级考试。 葛莉 had learned Chinese ___ for three months and then passed the HSK 6. A. but B. only -- Visit my Facebook/Youtube Channel: (1) https://www.youtube.com/c/RichardChineseLanguage (2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adRtG3PI8Cw -33:50 (3) FB Live: https://www.facebook.com/groups/180663792887265/ XMA Header Image Richard Chinese Language youtube.com