HSK 4 Types of Phrases (Complex Sentence) Complex Sentence Contrast and concession sentences

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.)