Structure:

Adjective + 是 + Adjective + 但是

Meaning:

“…是…, 但是…” (…shì…, dànshì…) is a pattern often used when conceding a point in an argument or debate. It’s usually indicating that the speaker is conceding a point, but they still have some reservations about the topic at hand. Don’t worry, the examples will make this clear.

Examples:

1. 这 个 东西 好 是 好，但是 太 贵 了。

    Zhè ɡè dōnɡ xi hǎo shì hǎo , dàn shì tài ɡuì le

    This thing is good, but it isn’t cheap.