B1 Expression Neutral

话说回来

hua shuo hui lai

On the other hand

Meaning

Used to introduce a contrasting or balancing point to a previous statement.

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Cultural Background

Used frequently in casual social settings to maintain harmony.

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Use it to sound natural

Native speakers use this to avoid sounding too blunt.

Meaning

Used to introduce a contrasting or balancing point to a previous statement.

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Use it to sound natural

Native speakers use this to avoid sounding too blunt.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

这件衣服很贵,______,质量真的很好。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 话说回来

It introduces a balancing point.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank B1

这件衣服很贵,______,质量真的很好。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 话说回来

It introduces a balancing point.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it must be at the start of the clause.

Related Phrases

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话又说回来

similar

Re-emphasized version

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