HSK C2/W1/V2
Correct

/ dàn /
Strokes

Definition

but/yet/however/only/merely/still

Example

As an Adverb
only; merely; just
1
Dànyuàn
但愿
如此
  

I hope so.

2
qiúyǒugōng
不求有功
  
,
dànqiúguò
但求无过

seek no credit but only try to avoid blame

As a Conjunction
but; yet; still; nevertheless
3
bān
一般
如此
  
,
dàn
yǒu
wài
例外
  

This is true in general, but there are exceptions.