Meaning of dàn:
但
but; yet; however; still; merely; only; just
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Wǒ xǐhuān kàn diànyǐng, dàn bù xǐhuān kàn kǒngbù piàn.
我喜欢看电影，但不喜欢看恐怖片。
I like watching movies, but I don't like watching horror films.
Wǒ xiǎng qù kàn diànyǐng, dàn wǒ méiyǒu shíjiān.
我想去看电影，但我没有时间。
I want to go to the movies, but I don't have time.
Tiānqì hěn lěng, dàn wǒmen háishì chūfā le.
天气很冷，但我们还是出发了。
The weather was cold, but we still set out.
tiān qì hěn lěng, dàn lù shàng rén bù shǎo.
天气很冷，但路上人不少。
The weather is cold, but there are still many people on the road.
Wǒ xiǎng qù kàn diànyǐng, dàn wǒ méiyǒu shíjiān.
我想去看电影，但我没有时间。
I want to go to the movies, but I don't have time.
Wǒ xǐhuān kàn diànyǐng, dàn bù xǐhuān kàn kǒngbù piàn.
我喜欢看电影，但不喜欢看恐怖片。
I like watching movies, but I don't like watching horror films.
Tā dàn qiú wènxīn wúkuì.
他但求问心无愧。
He only hopes to have a clear conscience.
tā dàn qiú wú kuì yú xīn.
他但求无愧于心。
He merely seeks to have a clear conscience.
