Chinese Grammar
虽然...但是... (suī rán... dàn shì...)
Means "although... but..." Used to present a fact and then contrast it with an opposing point.
Example Sentences
虽然大脑还在长，但是人有思想。
虽然大脑没长好，但可以学习。
虽然这个软件本身是免费的，但是它需要连接国外的网络才能工作。
虽然每一次的钱很少，但是一天下来就很贵了。
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