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Expressing "not only... but also" with 不但...而且... ("bu4dan4... er2qie3...")

不但

Grammar
HSK 3

Structure

Subj. + 不但 ⋯⋯ ，而且 ⋯⋯ 不但 + Subj. 1 ⋯⋯ ，而且 + Subj. 2 + 也 ⋯⋯

Translations

  • not
  • also

Definition

表示递进关系的关联词，强调不仅包含前面的内容，还包含更进一步的内容。

A correlative conjunction used to express progression, emphasizing that not only the first part is true, but also the second part, which is more advanced or additional.

Usage

常用于连接两个并列的成分（词语、短语或句子），表示前一个情况已经成立，后一个情况更进一步。结构为“不但...，而且...”。注意前后两个部分在逻辑上应有递进关系。

Commonly used to connect two parallel elements (words, phrases, or sentences), indicating that the first condition is true, and the second condition goes further. The structure is '不but...，érqiě...'. Note that the two parts should have a progressive logical relationship.

Examples

  • 1 他不但学习好，而且品德高尚。（He is not only good at studying, but also has noble character.）
  • 2 这家餐厅不但价格便宜，而且味道非常好。（This restaurant is not only cheap but also delicious.）
  • 3 她不但会弹钢琴，而且还会作曲。（She not only plays the piano but also composes music.）
  • 4 这个方案不但解决了当前问题，而且预防了未来风险。（This plan not only solves the current problem but also prevents future risks.）
  • 5 他不但自己努力工作，而且还帮助同事完成任务。（He not only works hard himself but also helps colleagues complete tasks.）

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