不过 - However - Simplified Chinese word mnemonic

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HSK

however

to pass

bu4guo4 • bùguò

however

but

When you say "不过 however", it is because you have something more to say and do 不 not want 过 to pass over this part of your discussion yet.

不过我不确定。

However, I'm not sure.

不过还是谢谢你。

However, thanks anyway.