but; however; yet; still; used to connect sentences or clauses to show a contrast, often used in combination with [[虽然|雖然|sui1 ran2]] or [[尽管|儘管|jin3 guan3]]

Used in the first part of a sentence to introduce a fact that is followed by further information, often used with [[而且|而且|er2 qie3]], [[反而|反而|fan3 er2]], [[也|也|ye3]], or [[还|還|hai2]] in the second part.

to only wish; to hope that (often used to express a strong desire or prayer for a future outcome)

Connects two clauses where the second clause adds further information, usually followed by [[而且|而且|er2 qie3]] or [[还|還|hai2]]; equivalent to [[不但|不但|bu4 dan4]]

in every case where certain conditions are met, meaning "so long as" or "as long as"; often used to introduce a condition that applies universally within a specific context

Dante Alighieri (1265-1321), the Italian poet famous for writing the "Divine Comedy" [[神曲|神曲|shen2 qu3]]

one only needs to; as long as; simply must

Expression used to mean "let's hope it's so" or "if only it were so"

A clause in a legal document that specifies an exception or adds a condition to the main text; often begins with the word [[但|但|dan4]] or [[但是|但是|dan4 shi4]]

City in northern Poland and capital of Pomeranian Voivodeship, located on the Baltic coast; formerly known as [[但澤|但澤|dan4 ze2]]

not only; literary word used in the first part of a sentence to introduce a point that is further expanded in the next part; equivalent to [[不但|不但|bu4 dan4]]

correlative conjunction used to connect two clauses where the second adds further information to the first

to not understand something but still feel that it is very impressive or great; often used in internet contexts when someone encounters something sophisticated beyond their comprehension

(idiom) to not aim for great achievements, but only to avoid making errors; to take a cautious, risk-averse, or conservative approach to one's work

The Book of Daniel, a book of the Old Testament.

if only; as long as

expanding bullet designed to expand on impact

Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson (1809–1892), a famous English poet

traditional ethnic group in southern China who live on boats and traditionally make their living from fishing and sea trade

Gdańsk, a port city in northern Poland, historically known by its German name Danzig

former name of Gdansk, a port city in Poland on the Baltic Sea

there is no harm in saying what you think; just speak out what is in your mind

Saint-Denis, a name for various locations in French-speaking regions, most notably a suburb of Paris.

The devil in Christianity and Islam, being the enemy of God and humans; transliterated from English 'Satan'

Jordan (the country); specifically the country or the river

the Jordan River in southwestern Asia

(slang) something that is slow to arrive but eventually appears; better late than never

The biblical figure Matthan, who was the son of Eleazar and the father of Jacob in the Gospel of Matthew