but; however

dàn shì

d+àn·4th tonesh+ì·4th tone

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He failed in his attempt to swim across the river.

他试图游过河，但是失败了。

Having failed many times, he never gave up the plan.

虽然失败了很多次，但是他仍从不放弃。

But he wanted a son very much.

但是他很想生个儿子。

However, the quantity was not correct.

但是，數量不对。

But he did not often smile.

但是他不常微笑。

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