Conjunctions in Chinese
The Chinese word for "conjunctions" is 连词 (lián cí). Below are 46 Chinese words for conjunctions, each with pinyin, English and its level in the new HSK 3.0 word list. They cover HSK 1 to HSK 5, in the order a learner meets them.
Conjunctions and Discourse Adverbs HSK 2 lesson
| Chinese | Pinyin | English | HSK 3.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 但是 | dàn shì | but; however | 2 |
| 所以 | suǒ yǐ | therefore | 2 |
| 因为 | yīn wèi | because | 2 |
| 从 | cóng | from | 2 |
| 向 | xiàng | towards; direction; to face | 3 |
| 为 | wèi | for; because of | 3 |
| 比 | bǐ | to compare; than; ratio | 2 |
| 离 | lí | to leave; to depart; away from | 2 |
| 一起 | yī qǐ | together; in the same place | 2 |
| 正在 | zhèng zài | just at (that time); in the process of | 1 |
| 着 | zhe | (aspect particle indicating a continuing state or action) | 2 |
| 得 | de | (structural particle after verb) | 2 |
Connectors, Conjunctions & Key Adverbs HSK 3 lesson
| Chinese | Pinyin | English | HSK 3.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 而且 | ér qiě | (not only ...) but also | 3 |
| 或者 | huò zhě | or | 3 |
| 还是 | hái shi | or (in a question); still; had better | 2 |
| 虽然 | suī rán | although; even though | 2 |
| 如果 | rú guǒ | if | 3 |
| 然后 | rán hòu | then; after that; afterwards | 3 |
| 一直 | yī zhí | continuously; all along | 3 |
| 一定 | yī dìng | surely | 3 |
| 一共 | yī gòng | altogether | 3 |
| 总是 | zǒng shì | always | 3 |
| 经常 | jīng cháng | frequently; constantly; regularly; often | 2 |
| 才 | cái | only then; not until; just | 3 |
Logical connectives & conjunctions HSK 4 lesson
| Chinese | Pinyin | English | HSK 3.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 不仅 | bù jǐn | not just; not limited to | 4 |
| 不但 | bù dàn | not only (... but also ...) | 3 |
| 不管 | bù guǎn | no matter (what/how); regardless of | 4 |
| 不过 | bù guò | but; however | 4 |
| 于是 | yú shì | thereupon; as a result; consequently; thus; hence | 4 |
| 并且 | bìng qiě | and | 4 |
| 否则 | fǒu zé | otherwise; if not; or (else) | 4 |
| 即使 | jí shǐ | even if; even though | 4 |
| 尽管 | jǐn guǎn | despite | 4 |
| 既然 | jì rán | since | 4 |
| 无论 | wú lùn | no matter what or how | 4 |
| 因此 | yīn cǐ | thus; consequently; as a result | 4 |
| 然而 | rán ér | however; yet; but | 4 |
| 另外 | lìng wài | in addition; besides; moreover | 4 |
| 只要 | zhǐ yào | as long as; provided (that) | 3 |
| 可是 | kě shì | but; however | 3 |
| 而 | ér | and | 4 |
| 以 | yǐ | to use; by means of; according to | 5 |
| 连 | lián | to connect; even; in succession | 4 |
| 无 | wú | not to have | 4 |
| 却 | què | but; yet; however | 4 |
| 呀 | ya | (particle equivalent to 啊 after a vowel, expressing surprise or doubt) | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "conjunctions" in Chinese?
连词 (lián cí), meaning "conjunction". The most common words in this topic are 但是 (dàn shì, but), 所以 (suǒ yǐ, therefore), 因为 (yīn wèi, because), 从 (cóng, from).
How many Chinese words for conjunctions do I need?
This page lists 46, from HSK 1 to HSK 5. The 12 at the top are enough to start; the rest follow level by level.
What do the HSK levels on this page mean?
Each word shows where the new HSK 3.0 word list places it, from level 1 to the 7-9 band. A dash means the word is taught in the course and is not on the HSK 3.0 list. HSK 3.0, complete.
How do I pronounce these words?
The pinyin beside each word gives the sound and the tone. Each word links to its dictionary entry, where you can hear it. If the tone marks are new to you, start with the four tones, explained.
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