可是

kěshì

HSK 3

可是 — kěshì

1. but; however (introduces a contrast)

   我想去，可是下雨了。 wǒ xiǎngqù kěshì xiàyǔ le — I want to go, but it's raining.

2. indeed; really (used for emphasis or to introduce a stronger statement)

   他很努力，可是确实没通过考试。 tā hěn nǔlì kěshì quèshí méi tōngguò kǎoshì — He worked hard, but indeed he didn't pass the exam.