What does however mean?

Used to introduce a contrasting statement. No matter how much or to what degree. In any way that someone chooses.

How is however pronounced?

UK /haʊˈevə/, US /haʊˈevər/.

/haʊˈevə/ · /haʊˈevər/

CEFR level A2Topic ThinkingWord #1114 in the learning path

然而；不过

adv. Used to introduce a contrasting statement.

然而；不过

adv. No matter how much or to what degree.

无论多么

conj. In any way that someone chooses.

无论以何种方式

The jacket looked warm; however, it felt surprisingly thin.

这件夹克看起来很暖和，摸起来却出奇地薄。

Online courses offer greater flexibility; however, some learners benefit more from direct interaction with teachers.

在线课程更加灵活；不过，有些学习者从与教师的直接互动中获益更多。

表转折时不是并列连词；勿仅用逗号连接两句。

What does however mean?: Used to introduce a contrasting statement. No matter how much or to what degree. In any way that someone chooses.
How is however pronounced?: UK /haʊˈevə/, US /haʊˈevər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.