The pattern is used most often when voicing different opinions concerning facts not to be contested. With ” . . . v 是 v”, you concede to something as true, followed by keshi . . . (however). For example,
可乐好喝是好喝，可是不健康。Coke is tasty, but no healthy.
这件衬衫漂亮是漂亮，可是太大了。It is true that the shirt is pretty, but it is too big.
下雪好看是好看，可是路太滑了。 Snowing is pretty to look at, but the road is slippery.
Translate the following：
- It’s true that film was uninteresting, but I was happy to see it with my girlfriend.
- It’s true that book is expensive, but we have to buy it.
- This cellphone (手机) is indeed inexpensive, but is is too big.
- It is true the food of this restaurant is delicious, but there are too many people.
- It is true she has not been to college, but she is very smart (聪明)
- It’s true his car is very old, but it is free of problems (问题)
- It’s true her friends are many, but they all live (住) far away.
- Summer here is indeed not cold, but the weather is not comfortable. (舒服)
- It’s true she slept early last night, but she didn’t sleep well.
- Flying is indeed fast, but not as safe as driving. (安全)