却

què

HSK 4 adverb

but; yet

In a story

她的工作能力很强，性格却很保守，从来不在外面谈公司的事。She was highly capable but deeply discreet — never once discussing company matters outside.面试 · The Interview · HSK 4

她的头发湿了，脸却很干净，眼睛又黑又亮。Her hair was wet, but her face was clean, and her eyes were dark and bright.狐狸学字 · The Fox Who Learned to Read · HSK 5

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