但是: 1. but2. howeverRelative explainations: Examples:1. 我打过电话了，但是没有人接。 I've called but nobody answered.2. 我想把机器修理好，但是失败了。 I tried to fix the equipment but I failed.3. 商业信函必须是正式的，但是写信给朋友应写得自然一些。 Business letters must always be formal, but we should write in a natural way to friends.4. 他很有天赋，但是他已经丧失了信心。 He has great talent, but he has lost his faith.5. 向导离他们而去，但是他们毫不气馁，仍向森林进发。 Their guide deserted them, but nothing daunted, they pressed on into the jungle.6. 我喜欢他的写作风格，但是不喜欢他的内容。 I like the style of his writing but I don't like the content.7. 那把椅子原本是为你准备的，但是被她拿走了。 The chair was intended for you, but she took it away.8. 他们探索过各种途径，但是没有找到解决的办法。 They exploded every avenue but could not find a solution. But none of this matters much. 但是不要紧。But I can`t get away.但是我离不开。But mind you.但是我提醒你。But I am broken.但是我没钱。Nothing was done.但是没有人管。But it was in Australia.但是那是在澳大利亚。The ifs, ands or buts如果、以及、或但是Yes, but it's very interesting.是的，但是很有趣。specific but unspecified.特定的但是没有指明。But the color seems a bit too flashy.但是颜色太鲜艳了。
