The pattern is used most often when voicing different opinions concerning facts not to be contested. With ” . . . v 是 v”, you concede to something as true, followed by keshi . . . (however). For example,
- 可乐好喝是好喝，可是不健康。Coke is tasty, but no healthy.
- 这件衬衫漂亮是漂亮，可是太大了。It is true that the shirt is pretty, but it is too big.
- 下雪好看是好看，可是路太滑了。 Snowing is pretty to look at, but the road is slippery.
Translate the following：
- It’s true that he is rich, but he is not good-looking.
- It’s true that film was uninteresting, but I was happy that my girlfriend came.
- It’s true that book is expensive, but I have no time to read it.
- This cellphone (手机) is indeed inexpensive (便宜), but is is too big.
- It is true that the food of this restaurant is delicious, but there are too expensive.
- It is true that she has not been to college, but she is very smart (聪明)
- It’s true that his car is very old, but it is free of problems (问题)
- It’s true that her friends are many, but they all live (住) far away.
- Winter is indeed cold, but we have heat (暖气) and feel comfortable. (舒服)
- It’s true that she slept early last night, but she didn’t sleep well.
- Flying is indeed fast (快), but not as safe as driving. (安全).
- It’s true Chinese is hard, but having AI makes it easy (方便)
In addition to 除了 . . . 以外, . . . 还/也 . . .
例子：除了我以外，他们今天考试也没考好。Besides me, they too tested badly today.
- In addition to cola, he also likes to drink coffee.
- Other than Monday and Wednesday, we also have Chinese class on Friday.
- Besides singing and dancing, my kid brother also likes movie-going.
- In addition to writing characters, we must also listen to Chinese recording. 听录音
- Besides England and France, I also want to go to China.
With the exception of 除了 . . . 以外, . . . 都 . . .
例子：除了爸爸以外，我家的人都喜欢吃中国饭。
Other than dad, everyone in my family likes Chinese food.
- Other than I, they all speak English.
- Besides his girlfriend, everybody feels he is handsome. 好看
- Other than our teacher, we all sang that song.
- Besides you, I do not recognize the people here.
- Other than Thursdays, I have class everyday. 每天