Decoded Slug: 不过 (bùguò) - However, but
Mandarin Grammar Point
不过 (bùguò) - However, but
不过 (bùguò) - However, but
Short explanation:
Used to introduce a contrast or exception to a previously stated fact or argument.
Formation:
Sentence 1, 不过 + Sentence 2
Examples:
我原来想去超市买东西，不过我太累了，所以我决定明天去。
Wǒ yuánlái xiǎng qù chāoshì mǎi dōngxi, bùguò wǒ tài lèi le, suǒyǐ wǒ juédìng míngtiān qù.
I originally wanted to go to the supermarket to buy things, however, I was too tired, so I decided to go tomorrow.
他是我的好朋友，不过我不能借钱给他，因为我自己也需要钱。
Tā shì wǒ de hǎo péngyǒu, bùguò wǒ bù néng jiè qián gěi tā, yīnwèi wǒ zìjǐ yě xūyào qián.
He's my good friend, however, I can't lend him money because I need money myself.
我喜欢这件衣服的样式，不过我觉得它的颜色和我不搭配。
Wǒ xǐhuān zhè jiàn yīfu de yàngshì, bùguò wǒ juéde tā de yánsè hé wǒ bù dāpèi.
I like the style of this dress, but I think its color doesn't match me.
我每周都去游泳，不过这个星期我太忙了，我没有时间去。
Wǒ měizhōu dōu qù yóuyǒng, bùguò zhège xīngqī wǒ tài mángle, wǒ méiyǒu shíjiān qù.
I go swimming every week, but this week I'm too busy, I don't have time to go.
Long explanation:
The Mandarin Chinese conjunction '不过 (bùguò)' is used to introduce a contrast or exception in relation to a previously stated fact, suggestion, or argument. It is equivalent to the use of 'however' or 'but' in English. This conjunction is often used to clarify or provide additional information that may contradict or limit the preceding statement.