而是
ㄦˊ ㄕˋ
“rather; instead; used to contrast or correct, introducing the true or preferred alternative”
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- 但是ㄉㄢˋ ㄕˋbut; however; yet; nevertheless; used to introduce a contrasting or limiting clause
- 還是ㄏㄞˊ ㄕˋstill; nevertheless; or; had better; unexpectedly
- 而且ㄦˊ ㄑㄧㄝˇmoreover; furthermore; in addition; also; used to add another point or strengthen a previous statement
- 是否ㄕˋ ㄈㄡˇwhether or not; if; used to introduce a yes–no question or indirect question; whether something is the case
- 可是ㄎㄜˇ ㄕˋbut; however; yet; indeed; could it be that; just happens to be
- 只是ㄓˇ ㄕˋmerely; only; just; nothing but; simply; but; however; just because
- 或是ㄏㄨㄛˋ ㄕˋor; either one or the other; perhaps; maybe
- 於是ㄩˊ ㄕˋthereupon; as a result; consequently; thus; hence.
- 然而ㄖㄢˊ ㄦˊhowever; but; yet; used to introduce a contrasting or unexpected idea.
- 總是ㄗㄨㄥˇ ㄕˋalways; at all times; invariably; without exception
- 像是ㄒㄧㄤˋ ㄕˋto seem like; to be similar to; as if; like.
- 反而ㄈㄢˇ ㄦˊon the contrary; used to introduce an unexpected or opposite result; instead.