Chinese Conjunctions by Function
Learn Chinese conjunctions through real communication functions: cause and result, contrast, connection, choice, condition, progression, addition, sequence, concession, spoken logic and formal reasoning.
因果连词
Explaining Why Something Happened
因为下雨，所以我们回家了 Because It Rained, We Went Home
Core Words: 因为 · 所以 · 由于 · 因此 · 结果 · 从而
转折连词
Saying 'But' and 'Although'
虽然很贵，但是很值得 Although It's Expensive, It's Worth It
Core Words: 但是 · 可是 · 虽然 · 不过 · 尽管 · 然而
并列连词
Linking People, Things and Ideas
我和朋友一起来，跟他们聊了很久 I Came with Friends and Talked with Them for a Long Time
Core Words: 和 · 跟 · 与 · 以及
选择连词
Offering Options and Consequences
你喝茶还是咖啡？否则我去买别的 Tea or Coffee? Otherwise I'll Get Something Else
Core Words: 还是 · 或者 · 要么 · 要不 · 否则 · 不然
条件连词
If, As Long As, Even If
如果你努力，只要坚持，就一定能成功 If You Work Hard and Just Keep Going, You Will Succeed
Core Words: 如果 · 要是 · 只要 · 只有 · 即使 · 哪怕 · 万一
递进连词
Not Only… But Also, Even, Moreover
他不但聪明，而且非常努力 He's Not Only Smart, but Also Incredibly Hard-Working
Core Words: 不但 · 而且 · 不仅 · 甚至 · 并且 · 进而
补充连词
Adding Another Point
这里交通方便，另外环境也很好 The Transport Here Is Convenient, and the Environment Is Also Great
Core Words: 此外 · 另外 · 再说 · 加上 · 同时
顺序与结论连词
Then, As a Result, In Short
他认真准备，然后顺利通过，总之很成功 He Prepared Carefully, Then Passed Smoothly — In Short, a Great Success
Core Words: 然后 · 于是 · 从而 · 可见 · 总之 · 结果
让步条件连词
No Matter What, Unless, So As Not To
无论发生什么，除非你说不，否则我都会支持你 No Matter What Happens, Unless You Say No, I'll Always Support You
Core Words: 无论 · 不管 · 除非 · 要不是 · 免得 · 以便 · 以免
口语逻辑连词
In That Case, It's Just That, On the Other Hand
其实我同意，只是还有一点顾虑，那么我们怎么解决？ Actually I Agree — It's Just That I Have One Concern. So How Do We Solve It?
Core Words: 那么 · 只是 · 就是 · 不然 · 否则 · 反之
正式转折连词
While, On the Contrary, The Reason Why
他努力工作，而她享受生活，然而两人都很幸福 He Works Hard While She Enjoys Life — Yet Both Are Happy
Core Words: 而 · 相反 · 然而 · 之所以 · 为此 · 则
让步连词
Since, Despite Everything, Rather Than
既然来了，尽管累，也要坚持到最后 Since You're Here, Even Though You're Tired, Stay Until the End
Core Words: 既然 · 尽管 · 无奈 · 与其 · 不料 · 何况