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but

A1 conj
us /ˈbɐ̞t/

but /ˈbʌt/ nghĩa là nhưng, nhưng mà, mà

Các nghĩa

  1. nhưng · nhưng mà · mà

    However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).

    She is very old but still attractive.

    She’s welcomed them but been rude to us.

    You told me I could do that, but she said that I could not.

  2. nhưng

    On the contrary, rather (as a regular adversative conjunction, introducing a word or clause in contrast or contradiction with the preceding negative clause or sentence).

    I am not rich but [I am] poor.  Not John but Peter went there.

    It’s not so much that we don’t wanna go, but I just haven’t time.

  3. nhưng

    Used at the beginning of a sentence to express opposition to a remark.

    colloquial

    But I never said you could do that!

  4. trừ phi

    Except that (introducing a subordinate clause which qualifies a negative statement); also, (archaic) with omission of the subject of the subordinate clause, acting as a negative relative, "except one that", "except such that".

    I cannot but feel offended.

    My kid does nothing but watch TV all day.

    And Crispin Crispian shall ne’er go by, From this day to the ending of the world, But we in it shall be rememberèd—

  5. nhưng mà

    Used to link an interjection to the following remark as an intensifier.

    colloquial

    Wow! But that's amazing!

    "Jakers, but we worked." With a long breath she shut her eyes. "But it was too much for one woman and a half-grown girl […]"