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Expressing a friendly 'but' with 不过 (búguò)
HSK 3Connecting Ideas
Structure
Clause₁ + 不过 + Clause₂
Explanation
不过 means "but" or "however" with a softer, more conversational tone than 但是 or 可是. It often introduces a minor qualification rather than a strong contradiction. For example, 东西不错，不过有点贵 means "The stuff is good, but a bit expensive."
Examples
这个餐厅不错，不过要排很久的队。
zhège cāntīng búcuò, búguò yào pái hěn jiǔ de duì.
This restaurant is pretty good, but you have to wait in line for a long time.
他人很好，不过说话有点直。
tā rén hěn hǎo, búguò shuōhuà yǒudiǎn zhí.
He's a nice person, but he speaks rather bluntly.
计划可以，不过细节还得再想想。
jìhuà kěyǐ, búguò xìjié hái děi zài xiǎngxiang.
The plan is fine, but the details still need more thought.