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但是

dàn shì
HSK 2

English Meaning

but; however

Authentic Cinema Dialogue 3 CURATED EVIDENCE CLIPS
但是关姐是真的爱你的
HSK 2 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“Don't doubt her feelings; she truly cares about you, so you shouldn't push her away.”

1. PREVIOUS

而感到羞愧

“I even felt ashamed.”

“But Guan really loves you.”

3. NEXT

要把你们共同经历的日子

“To deny all the years”

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但是你要拎拎清啊
HSK 2 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“You need to face reality and recognize who holds the purse strings here.”

1. PREVIOUS

你受委屈了

“He has upset you.”

“But you must be clear about one thing.”

3. NEXT

你现在端的是你老公的饭碗

“That is, your husband is providing for you now.”

《蜜语纪》 · family_and_home
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但是这事得跟你说一下
HSK 2 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“There is something important I really need to get off my chest and let you know.”

1. PREVIOUS

也没什么大事反正

“It's nothing big.”

“But I need to tell you about it.”

3. NEXT

我不是一直当警察吗

“Haven't I been a cop all along?”

《叵测》 · social_and_dating
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