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但dànbut

Learn the Chinese character 但 with its source-linked HSK 2 status, pronunciation, one concise learning meaning, stroke order, real HSK words, and published learning contexts.

Character writing

How to write 但

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HSK vocabulary

Words with 但

Source-linked HSK vocabulary records that contain 但.

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Real usage

Example sentences with 但

Published HSK 2 course contexts only. Each sentence links back to the lesson that owns it.

  1. 不是。我的也是黑色的，但是比这个小一点儿。

    Bú shì. Wǒ de yě shì hēisè de, dànshì bǐ zhège xiǎo yìdiǎnr.

    No. Mine is black too, but it's a little smaller than this one.

    HSK 2 course · Lesson 3 · published context →

  2. 味道很清淡，有一点儿苦，但是很香。

    Wèidào hěn qīngdàn, yǒu yìdiǎnr kǔ, dànshì hěn xiāng.

    The flavor is light and a little bitter, but very fragrant.

    HSK 2 course · Lesson 17 · published context →
Character questions

About 但

Short answers for character learning.

What does 但 mean in Chinese?

但 is listed here with the concise learning meaning: but.

How do you pronounce 但?

但 is shown as dàn.

Is 但 an HSK 2 character?

Yes. 但 is HSK 2 recognition character #14.

Can I practise writing 但?

Yes. Use Watch, Trace, or Write above.

Learning details

  • HSK 2 recognition
  • HSK 2 handwriting practice
  • 3 linked HSK words
  • 2 published course contexts
  • Audio available
Content transparency

Sources and editorial policy

  • HSK placement:HSK 2 recognition character #14. See the HSK 3.0 guide for the published syllabus reference.
  • Writing scope: not identified as part of the official HSK 2 recognition practice.
  • Meaning and pronunciation: CC-CEDICT dictionary data, shown as supplemental learning metadata; displayed reading source: HSK 2 vocabulary data.
  • Vocabulary: source-linked HSK 2 vocabulary records, with every word linked to its existing HSK vocabulary page.
  • Example sentences: published hskone HSK 2 course contexts, linked to the lesson that owns the original content.
  • Stroke-order practice: HanziWriter character data. This page is a source-linked learning reference, not an official HSK publication.
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