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MEANING

1. 壹连conjunction

   but; however

   中表示转折，前后意思相反或相反。biǎoshì zhuǎnzhé, qiánhòu yìsi xiāngfǎn huò xiāngfǎn.

   • tāxiǎngqù,kěshìméiyǒushíjiān.

     他想去，可是没有时间。🔊

     He wants to go, but he doesn't have time.

   • Wǒxǐhuānzhègegōngzuò,kěshìlíjiātàiyuǎnle.

     我喜欢这个工作，可是离家太远了。🔊

     I like this job, but it's too far from home.

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   • kěshìtàiguìle！

     可是太贵了！🔊

     But it's way too expensive!

2. 貳副adverb

   (used for emphasis) indeed

   中但是；然而；表示转折或强调dànshì；ránérhé；biǎoshì zhuǎnzhé huò qiánghuà

   • zhèjiànyīfukěshìhěnguì.

     这件衣服可是很贵。🔊

     This outfit is actually quite expensive.

   • zhèdàotíkěshìnándǎolebùshǎoxuéshēng。

     这道题可是难倒了不少学生。🔊

     This problem has truly stumped quite a few students.