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LEARN + CHINESE / 145 of 300 HSK 4

Even So 然而

The first report sounded promising. 然而, the final numbers told a different story. This formal linker signals a clear turn between written points, like “however.” Put it at the start of the second clause when that point changes or limits the first.

他工作很忙，然而每天都陪孩子吃晚饭。
tā gōngzuò hěn máng, rán'ér měitiān dōu péi háizi chī wǎnfàn.
He’s busy with work; however, he still has dinner with his children every day.
新系统运行得很快，然而安装过程需要一整天。
xīn xìtǒng yùnxíng de hěn kuài, rán'ér ānzhuāng guòchéng xūyào yì zhěng tiān.
The new system runs quickly; however, installation takes a full day.
大家以为门票卖完了，然而售票处还剩几张。
dàjiā yǐwéi ménpiào mài wán le, rán'ér shòupiàochù hái shèng jǐ zhāng.
Everyone thought the tickets were sold out; however, a few are still available at the ticket office.
这家店装修很简单，然而菜的味道特别好。
zhè jiā diàn zhuāngxiū hěn jiǎndān, rán'ér cài de wèidào tèbié hǎo.
This restaurant has simple decor; however, the food tastes especially good.

Vocabulary

ChineseEnglish
rán'ér
however; yet
gōngzuò
work; to work
máng
busy
měitiān
every day
péi
to accompany; spend time with
háizi
child
wǎnfàn
dinner
xìtǒng
system
yùnxíng
to run; operate
kuài
fast; quick
ānzhuāng
to install
guòchéng
process
xūyào
to need; need
ménpiào
ticket; admission ticket
mài wán
to sell out
shòupiàochù
ticket office
shèng
to remain; be left
diàn
shop; restaurant
zhuāngxiū
decoration; to renovate
wèidào
taste; flavor

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