Expressing a Contrast with 虽然 and 但是

虽然……但是…… introduces a concession and contrast.

Introductory pattern#

虽然 + fact，但是 + contrasting point

Worked teaching example#

虽然我很忙，但是我有时间喝茶。

Although I am busy, I have time for tea.

Practise the distinction#

Change the contrasting activity.

The example and exercise are newly written for this lesson. They do not report an event, interview or study. This introduction covers the displayed use, rather than all constructions involving the same words.

Reference#

Grammar reference. The reference supports the grammar point; no example sentence has been copied from it.