虽然(suīrán)
虽然⋯,可是/但是⋯ is a pair of conjunctions that links the two clauses in a complex sentence. Note, however, that 虽然 is often optional.
Ex) 虽然这双鞋很便宜,可是大小不合适。
这本书很有意思,可是太贵了。
Whether or not 虽然 is used in the first clause, 可是/但是 cannot be omitted in the second.
Ex) 虽然这双鞋很便宜,可是大小不合适。
这本书很有意思,可是太贵了。
Whether or not 虽然 is used in the first clause, 可是/但是 cannot be omitted in the second.