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= Expressing "although" with "suiran" and "danshi" =
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- Level[https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/B1_grammar_points B1]
- Similar to
- [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Two_words_for_%22but%22 Two words for "but"] (A2)
- [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/A_softer_%22but%22_with_%22buguo%22 A softer "but" with "buguo"] (B1)
- [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Expressing_%22although%22_with_%22jinguan%22 Expressing "although" with "jinguan"] (B2)
- Used for[https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Connecting_ideas Connecting ideas], [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Contrasting Contrasting]
- Keywords[https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%E8%99%BD%E7%84%B6 虽然], [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%E4%BD%86%E6%98%AF 但是], [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%E4%BD%86 但], [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%E5%8F%AF%E6%98%AF 可是]
- Translations[https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Although although], [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/But but]
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== Contents ==
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* [[#Structure|1 Structure]]
* [[#Examples|2 Examples]]
* [[#See_also|3 See also]]
* [[#Sources_and_further_reading|4 Sources and further reading]]
** [[#Books|4.1 Books]]
虽然 ⋯⋯ ，但是 / 可是 ⋯⋯
Simply put, the pattern means, ''although..., but...'' In English, you wouldn't normally need the "but" there, but it is required in Chinese. Be aware that 可是 can be used interchangeably with 但是 for the "but" part. Also note that 还是 can be used after 但是 for emphasis, meaning "still."
== Examples ==
* ''虽然'' 外面 很 冷 ，''可是'' 里面 很 暖和 。Although it's cold outside, it's warm inside.
* 这 件 衣服 ''虽然'' 有点 贵 ，''但是'' 质量 很 好 。Although this piece of clothing is a little expensive, the quality is pretty good.
* 他 ''虽然'' 不 想 去 ，''但是'' '''还是''' 去 了 。Although he didn't want to go, he ended up going.
* ''虽然'' 他 家 很 有钱 ，''可是'' 他 从来 不 浪费 钱 。Even though his family is rich, he never wastes money.
* 我 妹妹 ''虽然'' 很 胖 ，''可是'' 很 灵活 。Although my little sister is fat, she is flexible.
* ''虽然'' 她 准备 得 很 好 ，''但是'' '''还是''' 有点 紧张 。Although she's prepared very well, she's still a little nervous.
* 你 ''虽然'' 学历 高 ，''可是'' 没有 工作 经验 。Although you're well-educated, you don't have working experience.
* 奶奶 ''虽然'' 八十 多 岁 了 ，''但是'' 她 精神 很 好 。Although grandma is in her eighties, she look very well.
* ''虽然'' 你们 没有 赢 ，''但是'' 我 知道 大家 尽力 了 。You didn't win, but I know all of you did your best.
* ''虽然'' 我 认识 他 很长 时间 了 ，''但是'' 我 '''还是''' 不 了解 他 。Although I've known him for a long time, I don't know much about him.
== See also ==
* [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Two_words_for_%22but%22 Two words for "but"]
* [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%22Although%22_with_%22jinguan%22 "Although" with "jinguan"]
== Sources and further reading ==
=== Books ===
* [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Basic_Patterns_of_Chinese_Grammar Basic Patterns of Chinese Grammar] (pp. 115-6) [http://amzn.to/2ykU1OD →buy]
* [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Common_Chinese_Patterns_330_(%E6%B1%89%E8%AF%AD%E5%B8%B8%E7%94%A8%E6%A0%BC%E5%BC%8F330%E4%BE%8B) Common Chinese Patterns 330 (汉语常用格式330例)] (pp. 217) [http://amzn.to/2zBMfhl →buy]
* [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Integrated_Chinese:_Level_1,_Part_1_(3rd_ed) Integrated Chinese: Level 1, Part 1 (3rd ed)] (pp. 245) [http://amzn.to/2xe9H5W →buy]
* [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Modern_Mandarin_Chinese_Grammar:_A_Practical_Guide Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar: A Practical Guide] (pp. 256-7) [http://amzn.to/2xCpX2m →buy]
* [https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/New_Practical_Chinese_Reader_2_(%E6%96%B0%E5%AE%9E%E7%94%A8%E6%B1%89%E8%AF%AD%E8%AF%BE%E6%9C%AC2) New Practical Chinese Reader 2 (新实用汉语课本2)] (pp. 177) [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/7561911297/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=allset-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399369&creativeASIN=7561911297 →buy]
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