倒是
dào shi
Meaning 释义
- contrary to what one might expect
- actually
- contrariwise
- why don't you
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In real sentences 真实例句
这件衣服样式倒是挺好,就是贵了点儿。
The style of this item of clothing is good; it's just a bit expensive.
Tatoeba #717276我倒是很想去看电影,可是不确定有没有时间。
I’d certainly like to go and watch a film, but I’m not sure if I have time.
Tatoeba #1477269Example sentences: Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR
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