倒是
Meaning
dàoshi dao4 shi5
- contrary to what one might expect
- actually
- contrariwise
- why don't you
Example sentences
- That’s actually the truth.
- I’d certainly like to go and watch a film, but I’m not sure if I have time.
- I'd certainly like to go and watch the match; it's just that I'm not sure if I have time.
- The design of these clothes is indeed rather nice, but they are a little expensive.