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Expressing "although" with "suiran" and "danshi" ================================================

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- [Two words for "but"](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Two_words_for_%22but%22) (A2) - [A softer "but" with "buguo"](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/A_softer_%22but%22_with_%22buguo%22) (B1) - [Expressing "although" with "jinguan"](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Expressing_%22although%22_with_%22jinguan%22) (B2)

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[虽然](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%E8%99%BD%E7%84%B6), [但是](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%E4%BD%86%E6%98%AF), [但](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%E4%BD%86), [可是](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%E5%8F%AF%E6%98%AF)

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[although](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Although), [but](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/But)

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The grammar pattern 虽然⋯⋯ 但是⋯⋯ (suīrán... dànshì...) is one of the most commonly used patterns in Chinese, especially in written Chinese. You can think of it as meaning "[although](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Although)," but unlike in English, you still need to follow it up with a "[but](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/But)" word in Chinese.

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Structure --------------------------------------------------------- 虽然⋯⋯ 但是⋯⋯ expresses that while the former part of the sentence is true, there is an adverse reaction in the latter part.

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 。*Suīrán* wàimiàn hěn lěng, *kěshì* lǐmiàn hěn nuǎnhuo.Although it's cold outside, it's warm inside. - 这 件 衣服 *虽然* 有点 贵 ，*但是* 质量 很 好 。Zhè jiàn yīfu *suīrán* yǒudiǎn guì, *dànshì* zhìliàng hěn hǎo.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 。Tā *suīrán* bù xiǎng qù, *dànshì* **háishì** qù le.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 。*Suīrán* tā jiā hěn yǒuqián, *kěshì* tā cónglái bù làngfèi qián.Even though his family is rich, he never wastes money. - 我 妹妹 *虽然* 很 胖 ，*可是* 很 灵活 。Wǒ mèimei *suīrán* hěn pàng, *kěshì* hěn línghuó.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 。*Suīrán* tā zhǔnbèi de hěn hǎo, *dànshì* **háishì** yǒudiǎn jǐnzhāng.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 。Nǐ *suīrán* xuélì gāo, *kěshì* méiyǒu gōngzuò jīngyàn.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 。Nǎinai *suīrán* bāshí duō suì le, *dànshì* tā jīngshén hěn hǎo.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 。*Suīrán* nǐmen méiyǒu yíng, *dànshì* wǒ zhīdao dàjiā jìnlì le.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 。*Suīrán* wǒ rènshi tā hěn cháng shíjiān le, *dànshì* wǒ **háishì** bù liǎojiě tā.Although I've known him for a long time, I don't know much about him.

See also ------------------------------------------------------- - [Two words for "but"](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Two_words_for_%22but%22) - ["Although" with "jinguan"](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%22Although%22_with_%22jinguan%22) Sources and further reading --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Books - [Basic Patterns of Chinese Grammar](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Basic_Patterns_of_Chinese_Grammar) (pp. 115-6) [→buy](http://amzn.to/2ykU1OD) - [Common Chinese Patterns 330 (汉语常用格式330例)](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)) (pp. 217) [→buy](http://amzn.to/2zBMfhl) - [Integrated Chinese: Level 1, Part 1 (3rd ed)](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Integrated_Chinese:_Level_1,_Part_1_(3rd_ed)) (pp. 245) [→buy](http://amzn.to/2xe9H5W) - [Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar: A Practical Guide](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Modern_Mandarin_Chinese_Grammar:_A_Practical_Guide) (pp. 256-7) [→buy](http://amzn.to/2xCpX2m) - [New Practical Chinese Reader 2 (新实用汉语课本2)](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)) (pp. 177) [→buy](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)

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