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What's the Difference Between 但是, 可是 and 不过? - Easy Grammar Lesson

Updated: May 18, 2020

Do you know what the difference between 但是, 可是 and 不过 is? In the final episode of our 7 day series, you will learn the differences between these words.


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但是, 可是 and 不过 all mean 'but'.


Here are the levels of 'but':


但是 is the strongest way of expressing 'but', where the focus is more on the second statement


可是 has a weaker effect


不过 is more softer and causal than 但是 and 可是


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