然而 meaning and pronunciation

然而
Simplified/traditional word

然而 English definition

rán ér
  • however
  • yet
  • but

HSK level

Characters

  • 然 (rán): correct; right; so; thus; like this; -ly;
  • 而 (ér): and; as well as; and so; but (not); yet (not); (indicates causal relation); (indicates change of state); (indicates contrast);

Sentences examples with 然而

  • 我花了很多时间来读这本书，然而一直没有读
    Wǒ huāle hěnduō shíjiān lái dú zhè běn shū, rán'ér yīzhí méiyǒu dú