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但
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Stroke order — 7 strokes, step by step
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Common words with 但
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 但是 | dàn shì | but; however |
| 不但 | bù dàn | not only (... but also ...) |
| 但 | dàn | but; yet; however; still; merely; only; just |
| 但愿 | dàn yuàn | if only (sth were possible); I wish (that) |
| 不但…而且… | bù dàn … ér qiě … | not only…but also… |
FAQ
How many strokes does 但 have?
但 has 7 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 但?
The pinyin for 但 is dàn. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄉㄢˋ.
What does 但 mean in Chinese?
但 means: but; yet; however; still; merely; only; just. It appears in common words such as 但是、不但、但.