but; however

yes, that's right

emphatic form of the copula verb [[是|是|shi4]], used to stress identity or existence.

The negative form of the copula verb 'to be', used to negate a noun, pronoun, or identity.

continuing to be as before

merely; only; just; nothing but; simply

(used for emphasis) indeed; truly

an adverbial expression used to emphasize the degree or sincerity of an emotion or statement, often expressing surprise, annoyance, or validation.

whether (or not); if; used to introduce a choice between two possibilities or express uncertainty

rather; but rather

used to ask for confirmation or to form a direct question about whether something is the case

thereupon; as a result; consequently; thus; hence

is precisely

even more (so)

especially; most of all; in particular

to be considered as; to count as

if (colloquial)

used to connect alternatives or options, indicating that any one of them may be chosen or occur

in other words; i.e.

used to introduce a hypothetical condition; even if; regardless of the situation

to introduce a logical consequence, summary, or conclusion drawn from previous facts

used to indicate a fact or provide a concession, often followed by a qualification

is both ... (and ...); used to indicate that something possesses two qualities or roles simultaneously

each and every; every; all; any

the distinction between what is correct and incorrect or moral and immoral

in other words; that is

equivalent to either [[是|是|shi4]] or [[就是|就是|jiu4 shi4]]

exactly!; indeed; that's for sure

to seek truth from facts; to be practical and realistic

have plenty of; there's no lack of

if it were not for; but for

to believe oneself to be always right and behave in an opinionated or dogmatic manner

Introduces a statement of fact that contrasts with the main clause; although or even though.

(idiom) having no redeeming qualities; completely without merit

(coll.) Yeah, right!; As if! (often followed by [[啦|啦|la5]])

simply, actually, or really; used to emphasize that something was achieved despite difficulty

An interjection used to express annoyance, frustration, or disapproval.

to be full of, to be everywhere, or to consist entirely of

can be found everywhere

used to indicate that the degree of an action or state increases along with another condition

(idiom) things remain the same, but the people have changed

in other words; used to explain or clarify a previous statement by rephrasing it

to say one thing while meaning another; being insincere or hypocritical

as a result of something just mentioned; for this reason; consequently