Contrast Phrases - ……X is X, just, Anyway…
转折复句 — ……X是X、就是、不过……
Contrast and concession sentences relate two opposite ideas: Although… but… / Despite… still… / Anyway… / Yet…
Elements
…X is XjustAnyway…
How to use it
- For is, take a model sentence like He is a student. (He is a student.) and replace only the variable information.
- Copy a model sentence (He is a student.) and replace the subject/verb/time in keeping the same structure.
- Context: use this structure to describe facts or actions in a complete sentence.
Examples
他是学生。
tā shì xuéshēng.
He is a student.
这是我的书。
zhè shì wǒ de shū.
This is my book.
Common mistakes
- Check the order of elements before speaking or writing.
- Use a complete sentence to validate the structure in a real context.
Practice quiz
Choose the best option for each sentence, then submit to view the correction.
1. Quel élément complète le mieux cette règle ?
(For **is**, take a model sentence like **He is a student.** (He is a student.) and replace only the variable information.)
2. Quel élément complète le mieux cette règle ?
(Copy a model sentence (**He is a student.**) and replace the subject/verb/time in keeping the same structure.)
3. Quel élément complète le mieux cette règle ?
(Context: use this structure to describe facts or actions in a complete sentence.)