连词 - 对比连词

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

但是, 然而

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

然而, 但是

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

尽管, 即使

used to say something surprising compared to the main idea

虽然, 但是

used to introduce a contrast to what has just been said

虽然, 虽然说

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, 哪怕

despite the fact that; even though

虽然, 尽管

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

而, 而另一方面

although, even though

尽管, 虽然

used to express a preference or choice between two alternatives

而不是, 胜过

used to show a contrast between two things or situations

尽管, 虽然

used to imply unexpected or ironic outcomes

当...时, 在...时

used to indicate a contrast between two things

而, 尽管

much less

更不用说, 何况

used to introduce a clarification, exception, or contrast to a previous statement or idea

不是说, 不是指

used to introduce an exception or concession to what has been stated previously

除了, 除非

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

只, 仅仅

used before you mention something that makes a statement not completely true

除了, 除外