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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.

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.

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.

5. nhưng mà

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

   colloquial

   Wow! But that's amazing!