Beginner Level 初级 (chūjí)
Correct answer: C
Analysis:
A. “尽管” is the Chinese phrase for “even though.” It’s a conjunction.
B. “只要” is the Chinese expression for “if only.”
“只要” often leads to conditional sentences.
For example: “只要你努力，一定会通过HSK考试的。(Zhǐyào nǐ nǔlì, yídìng
huì tōngguò HSK kǎoshì de) You will pass the HSK test if only you work hard.”
C. “但是” are the Chinese words for “but.”
D. “如果” is the Chinese phrase for “if.”