可是

• 拼音: kě shì
• 汉字拆解: 可 (kě) — but, yet; 是 (shì) — to be — functioning together as a conjunction

含义

But; however. A conjunction that introduces a contrasting or unexpected statement.

One of the most common ways to express contrast in spoken Chinese. Similar to 但是 but slightly more colloquial. Often used at the beginning of the second clause.

例句

1. 我想去，可是没有时间。
2. 这件衣服很好看，可是太贵了。
3. 他很聪明，可是不太努力。

用法指南

语境: everyday, conversation, contrast

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 天气很好，可是我不想出门。(The weather is nice, but I don't want to go out.)
• 我很累，可是还得工作。(I'm very tired, but I still have to work.)

错误说法

• 不要在一个句子里同时用'可是'和'但是' (Don't use both 可是 and 但是 in the same sentence — pick one)

起源与历史

Compound of 可 (but, yet) and 是 (to be). Together they function as a single conjunction expressing contrast.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal