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Using 不但...更 ("bu4dan4... geng4") to express "not only... but also"

不但 búdàn

Grammar
HSK 4

Structure

Subj. + 不但 + …… , 更 + ……

Translations

  • not
  • also

Definition

表示递进关系，前一分句用'不但'提出一个事实，后一分句用'更'强调更进一步的事实。

Expresses a progressive relationship; the first clause uses '不但' to state a fact, and the second clause uses '更' to emphasize a further fact.

Usage

用于连接两个并列或递进的句子成分，强调后者的程度或重要性超过前者。常与形容词或动词短语搭配。

Used to connect two parallel or progressive sentence elements, emphasizing that the latter surpasses the former in degree or importance. Often used with adjectives or verb phrases.

Examples

  • 1 他不但学习好，更乐于助人。(He not only studies well, but also is willing to help others.)
  • 2 这家餐厅不但价格便宜，更服务周到。(This restaurant is not only cheap, but also has attentive service.)
  • 3 她不但漂亮，更聪明能干。(She is not only beautiful, but also smart and capable.)
  • 4 这个项目不但提高效率，更降低成本。(This project not only improves efficiency, but also reduces costs.)
  • 5 读书不但增长知识，更能陶冶情操。(Reading not only increases knowledge, but also cultivates character.)

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