然而 yet; but; however; nevertheless 他已年老, 然而记忆力还好。 he is aged, but his memory is still good. 这消息可能是出乎意料的, 然而是真实的。 the news may be unexpected; nevertheless, it is true. 虽然面临许多困难, 然而我们对胜利仍充满信心。 there are a lot of difficulties in front of us, yet we still have faith in victory.; we are in the face of difficulties, yet we still have faith in victory
但是 aber; again; but (conj.); but lately i'm losing sleep; but then; dab shi; however; natheless; nathless; nevertheless; nip; nonetheless; on the other hand; provided that; though; while
不期然而然 (没有料到如此而竟然如此) contrary to one's expectations; happen unexpectedly; happen without looking for; never thought it would happen but it did happen; turn out contrary to one's expectations
废然而返 he returned to his native place much disappointed.; come back dispirited and disappointed
浩然而去 leave at once without hesitation; go away quickly