Mini-test Answer: 但是 But (Beginner)
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 …