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 | 倒是 | | dàoshì | 副 | | | 1 [indicating contrast]: | | | 这孩子挺调皮，今天倒是挺乖。 The child is quite naughty, but has behaved well today. |
| 2 [indicating a turn in meaning]: | | | 他人不富，倒是挺大方的。 He's not rich, but very generous. |
| 3 [indicating concession]: | | | 这本书倒是不错，就是贵了点儿。 It's a good book, but a little bit too expensive. |
| 4 [modifying or toning down a preceding statement]: | | | 我不同意你的意思，但你这么想倒是可以理解。 I don't agree with you, but it's understandable for you to think so. |
| 5 [pressing or questioning sb. ]: | | | 行不行，你倒是吭一声呀！ Speak up! Do you agree or not? |
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