bù​guò HSK2

but

Senses

不过/ 不過 bù​guò (also bú​guò) but

but; however; used at the start of a clause to indicate a slight transition or contrast

不过/ 不過 bù​guò (also bú​guò) only

only; merely; no more than; indicates not exceeding a certain limit or range

不过/ 不過 bù​guò (also bú​guò) extremely

(used after an adjective) extremely; to the highest degree; used to indicate that something cannot be exceeded in a certain quality

不过/ 不過 bù​guò (also bú​guò) cannot surpass

(used after a verb) to be unable to surpass, withstand, or pass

References

synonym 只是/只是 不过/不過