used for introducing a word, phrase, or idea that is different to what has already been said

但是, 而
used to add a statement that is surprising compared to what has just been said

然而, 尽管如此
used to indicate that despite a certain fact or situation mentioned in the first clause, the second clause follows

即使, 尽管
used to say something surprising compared to the main idea

尽管, 虽然
used to introduce a contrast to what has just been said

尽管, 虽然
used to introduce a hypothetical or conditional situation that contrasts with reality, implying that regardless of whether a certain condition is fulfilled or not, the outcome or action mentioned will still occur

即使, 即便
despite the fact that; even though

尽管, 虽然
used to introduce a statement that is true for one thing and false for another

而, 而是
used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement

尽管如此, 虽然
used to express a preference or choice between two alternatives

而不是, 宁愿
used to show a contrast between two things or situations

尽管, 虽然
used to imply unexpected or ironic outcomes

当...时, 何时
much less

更不用说, 更别提
used to introduce a clarification, exception, or contrast to a previous statement or idea

不过, 不是说
used to introduce an exception or concession to what has been stated previously

除了, 不过
used to introduce a restriction, exception, or limitation to what has been stated

只是, 仅仅
