可是

kě shì

Dictionary entry

but; however

What does 可是 mean?

可是 (kě shì) has the following dictionary meaning.

1but; however

2(used for emphasis) indeed

Character breakdown

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可kě(prefix) can; may; able to; -able · to approve; to permit 是shìto be (followed by substantives only) · correct; right; true

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How to pronounce 可是

可是

kě shì

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