可是 meaning and pronunciation

可是
Simplified/traditional word

可是 English definition

kě shì
  • but
  • however

HSK level

Characters

  • 可 (kě): can; may; able to; to approve; to permit; to suit; (particle used for emphasis) certainly; very;
  • 是 (shì): to be; yes

Sentences examples with 可是

  • 虽然我很想去，可是实在没时间。
    Suīrán wǒ hěn xiǎng qù, kěshìshízài méi shíjiān.
  • 我有很多话要说，可是一紧张却说不出来了。
    Wǒ yǒu hěnduō huà yào shuō, kěshì yī jǐnzhāng quèshuō bu chūláile.