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不光
bù guāng
Meaning
- not only
Definition
不仅；不但。表示递进关系，常与“而且”、“还”、“也”等连用。
not only; not merely. Used to indicate a progressive relationship, often paired with '而且', '还', '也' etc.
Usage
用于复句的前一分句，表示进一步的意思，后面往往有“而且”、“还”、“也”等词语呼应。也可表示“不止”的意思。
Used in the first clause of a compound sentence to indicate a further meaning, often followed by words like '而且', '还', '也'. It can also mean 'more than'.
Examples
- 1 他不光学习好，而且品德高尚。 (He is not only good at studies but also noble in character.)
- 2 不光是我，大家都支持这个计划。 (Not only me, everyone supports this plan.)
- 3 这家店不光卖衣服，还卖鞋帽。 (This store not only sells clothes but also shoes and hats.)
- 4 他做这项工作不光为了钱，更是为了兴趣。 (He does this job not only for money but also for interest.)
- 5 这个办法不光有效，而且成本很低。 (This method is not only effective but also low-cost.)
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