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The word "然而" is formed by directly combining the character "然", which means "thus" or "so", with the character "而", which means "but" or "however"; this union produces a compound conjunction meaning "however" or "nevertheless", where the first character references a prior fact and the second introduces a contrast to it.

Example Sentences Hide

天气很好，然而他不想出门。

Tiānqì hěn hǎo, rán'ér tā bù xiǎng chūmén.

The weather is good, however he does not want to go out.

他学习很努力，然而成绩不理想。

Tā xuéxí hěn nǔlì, rán'ér chéngjī bù lǐxiǎng.

He studies very hard, however his grades are not ideal.

这个计划看似完美，然而实施起来很难。

Zhège jìhuà kànsì wánměi, rán'ér shíshī qǐlái hěn nán.

This plan seems perfect, however it is very difficult to implement.

尽管有诸多困难，然而他们从未放弃。

Jǐnguǎn yǒu zhūduō kùnnán, rán'ér tāmen cóngwèi fàngqì.

Although there are many difficulties, however they never give up.

经济发展迅速，然而环境污染问题日益严峻。

Jīngjì fāzhǎn xùnsù, rán'ér huánjìng wūrǎn wèntí rìyì yánjùn.

The economy is developing rapidly, however environmental pollution problems are becoming increasingly severe.

Word Definition - 然而

rán ér however; but; yet

Individual Character Details

然 rán
而 ér