more than; not only
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesadverb
more than; not just
informalUsed in spoken Chinese to indicate that the actual situation exceeds the stated number or scope, often used to correct or supplement a previous statement.
More people than just him signed up to participate.
This restaurant serves not just Sichuan cuisine, but also Cantonese cuisine.
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Those who came were not just students, but also teachers and parents.
This project cost more than just a lot of money, it also wasted a huge amount of time.
He can speak not just Chinese, but also Japanese and French.
conjunction
not only; not just
informalUsed to connect two related clauses, usually followed by '而且' to form a parallel structure indicating that both conditions are true, more colloquial than '不但'.
Not only is the quantity large, the quality is also good.
This place produces not just coal, but also iron.
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He is not only good at studying, but also very willing to help others.
This game is not only fun, but also allows you to learn a lot of knowledge.
She can not only sing, but also play the piano.