HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
但 — but
- Reading
- dàn
- Meaning
- but; however
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
但 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is dàn and it means but; however. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
但 appears in everyday chinese words such as 但 (but, yet), 但 (but, however) and 但是 (but, however).
Chinese words containing 但
Frequently asked questions
What does 但 mean in Chinese?
但 means but; however in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 但 read?
但 is read dàn. Reading it inside real words — 但 and 但 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 但 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 但 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 但 in a word?
A common word containing 但 is 但 (dàn) — "but, yet". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 但 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 但 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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