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- When conceding a point, we often put emphasis on the point we are conceding, and in Chinese there is a way to do that with 是 (shì).
- == Structure ==
- This pattern is often used in an argument or debate. It's usually indicating that the speaker is conceding a point, ''but'' they still have some reservations about the topic at hand. Don't worry, the examples will make this clear.
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- Adj. + 是 + Adj. ， 但是 / 就是 ⋯⋯
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- "但是"连接的第二个分句可以是好的、让人满意的方面或者相反的情况。"就是"连接的第二个分句一定是让人不满意的方面。
- == Examples ==
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- *好吃 <em>是</em> 好吃 ，<em>就是</em> 不 太 健康 。<span class="pinyin">Hǎochī <em>shì</em> hǎochī, <em>jiùshì</em> bù tài jiànkāng.</span><span class="trans">It is tasty, but it's not very healthy.</span>
- *这个 东西 好 <em>是</em> 好 ，<em>就是</em> 太 贵 了 。 <span class="pinyin">Zhège dōngxi hǎo <em>shì</em> hǎo, <em>jiùshì</em> tài guì le.</span><span class="trans">This thing is good, but it's too expensive.</span>
- *工作 忙 <em>是</em> 忙 ，<em>但是</em> 我 很 开心 。<span class="pinyin">Gōngzuò máng <em>shì</em> máng, <em>dànshì</em> wǒ hěn kāixīn.</span><span class="trans">I am busy at work, but I'm very happy with my job.</span>
- *这 件 衣服 便宜 <em>是</em> 便宜 ，<em>但是</em> 质量 不 太 好 。<span class="pinyin">Zhè jiàn yīfu piányi <em>shì</em> piányi, <em>dànshì</em> zhìliàng bù tài hǎo.</span><span class="trans">This piece of clothing may be cheap, but the quality isn't very good.</span>
- *这个 学生 聪明 <em>是</em> 聪明 ，<em>就是</em> 不 太 努力 。<span class="pinyin">Zhège xuéshēng cōngming <em>shì</em> cōngming, <em>jiùshì</em> bù tài nǔlì.</span><span class="trans">This student may be smart, but he's not very hardworking.</span>
- *这个 办公楼 好 <em>是</em> 好 ，<em>但是</em> 交通 不太 方便。<span class="pinyin">Zhège bàngōnglóu hǎo <em>shì</em> hǎo, <em>dànshì</em> jiāotōng bù tài fāngbiàn.</span><span class="trans">This office building is great, but the transportation is not very convenient.</span>
- *他 女朋友 漂亮 <em>是</em> 漂亮 ，<em>就是</em> 有点 矮 。<span class="pinyin">Tā nǚpéngyou piàoliang <em>shì</em> piàoliang, <em>jiùshì</em> gèzi yǒudiǎn ǎi.</span><span class="trans">His girlfriend is pretty, but she is a little short.</span>
- *玩 得 开心 <em>是</em> 开心 ，<em>但是</em> 有点 累 。<span class="pinyin">Wán de kāixīn <em>shì</em> kāixīn, <em>dànshì</em> yǒudiǎn lèi.</span><span class="trans">We had lots of fun, but we were also a little tired after that.</span>
- *这个 老师 严格 <em>是</em> 严格 ，<em>但是</em> 她 教 得 好 。<span class="pinyin">Zhège lǎoshī yángé <em>shì</em> yángé, <em>dànshì</em> tā jiāo de hǎo.</span><span class="trans">This teacher is strict, but she teaches very well.</span>
- *这个 运动 危险 <em>是</em> 危险 ，<em>但是</em> 很 刺激 。<span class="pinyin">Zhège yùndòng wēixiǎn <em>shì</em> wēixiǎn, <em>dànshì</em> hěn cìjī.</span> <span class="trans">This sport may be dangerous, but it's also very exciting.</span>
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- ==See also==
- *[[Expressing Contrariness with "dao"]]
- *[["Not… But Rather…" with "er shi"]]
- == Sources and further reading ==
- === Books ===
- * [[Chinese: An Essential Grammar, Second Edition]] (pp. 180) [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0415372615/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=allset-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399369&creativeASIN=0415372615 →buy]
- * [[Integrated Chinese: Level 1, Part 2 (3rd ed)]] (pp. 22- 3) [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0887276709/ref%3das_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=allset-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399369&creativeASIN=0887276709 →buy]
- * [[Integrated Chinese: Level 2, Part 1]] (p. 119) [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0887276792/ref%3das_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=allset-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399369&creativeASIN=0887276792 →buy]
- [[Category:B1 grammar points]]
- {{Similar|"Not… But Rather…" with "er shi"}}
- {{Similar|Expressing Contrariness with "dao"}}
- {{Basic Grammar|是|B1|Adj. + 是 + Adj.， 但是⋯⋯|好 <em>是</em> 好，<em>但</em> 不 便宜。|grammar point|ASGT9Y8P}}
- {{Rel char|但是}}
- {{Rel char|但}}
- {{Structure|Sentence Patterns}}
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