但

dàn

HSK 2

但 — dàn

1. but; yet; however; still (introduces contrast)

   她很忙，但还是来了。 tā hěnmáng dàn háishì lái le — She was very busy, but she still came.

2. merely; only; just (limits or downplays what follows)

   我但求平安，别无所愿。 wǒ dàn qiú píngān bié wú suǒyuàn — I only seek peace; I want nothing else.