而是 in English translation

• but
• instead
• rather

Examples of using 而是 in Chinese and their translations into English

而是唤醒了你内心的东西。
Because it's awakening something in you.

而是冲到了最危险的前线.
They take us to the most dangerous frontlines.

而是不同于哈佛大学。
Not that different than Harvard.

而是选择站在了后台。
But, instead, it chose to stay in the back seat.

而是因为飞机被盗了.
Or the plane was stolen.

而是进入竞争的先决条件.
This is a prerequisite for entering the competition.

而是因为有明亮的月了.
Not because of a bright moon.

而是新知识的生产。
Is it in the production of new knowledge.

这不是件小事，而是关乎生命与死亡。
No small matter, it is actually a matter of life and death.

而是我们相信的真理”。
Because we believe in the truth.".

而是贫苦的渔民。
Not for poor fishermen.

而是真正从女性的角度出发。
It's really from a real woman's point of view.

而是对方熟悉你以后，依然欣赏你。
It is that the other person still appreciates you after they become familiar with you.

而是我们正在创造的地方.
Rather, it is a place we are creating.

而是为了大多数在那儿工作的人。
Mostly because of the people working here.

而是存在于我们中。
It simply exists in us.

而是依据他在迈进成功的过程?
Is it because of his success on the track?

而是有病的人才需要医生。
Only sick people need a doctor.

而是你自己的创造。
Is your own creation.

而是教他参与把知识建立起来的过程。
Rather it is to teach him to participate in the process that makes possible the establishment of knowledge.