HSK 6·G6-089·Concessive Connectors
固然……，但/却……
Admittedly A is true, but B (固然... 但...)
Pattern
Subject + 固然 + Fact A, 但/却 + Counter-point B
Usage in HSK 6
Acknowledges an undeniable fact or advantage in the first clause (固然), then pivots to a more critical limitation or nuance in the second clause.
Common Exam Mistake
Unlike 虽然, 固然 confirms that the first clause is already an accepted truth by both speaker and listener rather than a mere concession.
HSK 6 Practice · G6-089
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