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不过
不過
bú guò
adv./conj. only, just, merely, the most (used after adj); but, nevertheless, however
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This post is about these three similar conjunctions: 不过、但是、只是
All of these three conjunctions indicate transition (a turn in the course of events). What are their differences? They put emphasis on different part of the sentence.

－ 不过 indicates transition too, and it’s followed by an additional explanation to the event or situation of the first sentence. But the emphasis is put on both parts before and after 不过.
E.g. 1 他很优秀，不过不符合公司的招聘条件。 [phr] He is outstanding, but he does not fit the hiring conditions of the company.

－ 但是 indicates an event or a situation is opposite to the expected or the normal. The emphasis lands on the part which comes after 但是. For example, the sentence below is trying to emphasise the fact that “我会努力”.
E.g. 2 汉语很难，但是我会努力。 [phr] Chinese is difficult, but I will try hard (in learning the language).

－ 只是 indicates a slight transition. Its emphasis is on the part of the sentence that comes before 只是. 只是 is followed by an additional explanation to the event or situation of the previous sentence. Take a look at the sentence below, what the speaker is mainly trying to say is the first part of the sentence “他的优点有的是”. 只是 is followed by a much less important explanation “你没有发现（他的优点）”.
E.g. 3 他的优点有的是，只是你没有发现。 [phr] He has plenty of advantages, but you just can't find any of them.
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How is 不过 used in a sentence? (bùguò)
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How do I use 不过 to express a contrast between two ideas? (bùguò)
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Is 不过 used in a formal or informal context? (bùguò)
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