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Many types of "not only... but also..."

不但 bùjǐn

Grammar
HSK 4

Structure

Subj. + 不仅 / 不但 / 不只 + ⋯⋯，而且 / 还 / 也 + ⋯⋯

Translations

  • not
  • also

Definition

表示递进关系的关联词，强调前一个条件或事实之外，还有更进一步的情况。常见形式有：不仅...而且...、不但...而且...、不只...还...、不仅...还...、不光...还...等。

Correlative conjunctions indicating progressive relationship, emphasizing that besides the first condition or fact, there is an additional or further situation. Common forms include 'bùjǐn... érqiě...', 'bùdàn... érqiě...', 'bùzhǐ... hái...', 'bùjǐn... hái...', 'bùguāng... hái...' etc.

Usage

用于连接两个并列的句子成分（主语、谓语、宾语、状语等），表示除前一部分所指内容外，后一部分有更进一步的含义。常搭配形容词、动词短语或小句。注意前后两部分结构对称，语气递进。

Used to connect two parallel sentence elements (subjects, predicates, objects, adverbials, etc.), indicating that in addition to the content of the first part, the second part has a further meaning. Often used with adjectives, verb phrases, or clauses. Note that the two parts should be structurally symmetrical and the tone is progressive.

Examples

  • 1 他不仅学习好，而且品德高尚。(He is not only good at studying but also has noble character.)
  • 2 这副药不但能止痛，还能消炎。(This medicine not only relieves pain but also reduces inflammation.)
  • 3 她不只长得漂亮，还很有才华。(She is not only beautiful but also very talented.)
  • 4 北京不仅是一座古城，还是一座现代化大都市。(Beijing is not only an ancient city but also a modern metropolis.)
  • 5 光说不做，不仅无益，反而有害。(Just talking without doing is not only unhelpful but also harmful.)

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