Chinese Grammar
看似...但如果... (kànsì...dàn rúguǒ...)
A concessive pattern meaning 'it may seem like [A], but if [condition/closer inspection]...' Used to set up a contrast between surface appearance and deeper reality.
Example Sentences
这种将个人失误归哎于生理发育的论调，看似是一种无伤大雅的幽默，但如果抽丝剥茧地去审视，你会发现它已经悄然演变成了一只完美的现代替罪羊。
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Related Grammar Patterns
之所以...正是因为... (zhī suǒyǐ...zhèng shì yīnwèi...)A cause-and-effect structure meaning 'the reason [...并不是...而是... (bìng bú shì...ér shì...)A contrastive pattern meaning 'it is not [A] but r...无论是...还是...抑或是... (wúlùn shì...háishì...yìhòshì...)An expanded form of 'whether...or...' that lists t...非...莫属 (fēi...mò shǔ)A pattern meaning 'it must be none other than...' ...