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HSK
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nevertheless

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

que4shi4 quèshì

Meaning


Primary

nevertheless

Alternatives

but nevertheless, but, actually

Mnemonic


The word 卻是 nevertheless represents us 卻 withdrawing from the first clause of the sentence, thinking it over, then realizing that despite what we said, a certain condition still 是 is.

Usage


他 很 努力, 卻是 沒 有 得到 好 成績。

He works hard, but nevertheless does not get good grades.

他 累 了, 卻是 還在 工作。

He is tired, but nevertheless still working.

它 看 起來 沒 什麼 特別, 卻是 很 好吃!

It looks like nothing special, but nevertheless is very tasty!

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