but

nhưng, mà

used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict what has just been said

• X but Y

Collocations but also · but then

• I like most vegetables, but I don't like broccoli.

  Tôi thích hầu hết các loại rau củ nhưng tôi không thích bông cải xanh.

nhưng, mà

used to introduce a condition or limitation in a statement

• X but Y

Collocations but if · but only

• You can go out, but you must be back by midnight.

  Bạn có thể ra ngoài nhưng phải trở về trước nửa đêm.

đồ vật, đồ dùng

a small object that is used for a particular purpose, especially one that is carried around with you

• a but

Collocations but for · but of

• She always carries a small but with her.

  Cô ấy luôn mang theo một vật dụng nhỏ.

bài hài kịch ngắn, tiểu phẩm

a short piece of writing or music that is intended to make people laugh, often by making fun of someone or something in a clever way

• a but

Collocations but about · but on

• He wrote a funny but for the newspaper.

  Anh ấy đã viết một tiểu phẩm hài hước cho tờ báo.