not only; not just
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Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesconjunction
not only; not just; not merely
neutralUsed to introduce an additional, more significant point that builds on the previous statement, typically paired with "而且" "且" to complete the progressive structure.
Bù不
zhǐ止
shēng生
chǎn产
fā发
zhǎn展
le了
，
shēng生
huó活
yě也
gǎi改
shàn善
le了
。
Not only has production developed, but living standards have also improved.
Hé河
shuǐ水
bù不
zhǐ止
kě可
gōng供
guàn灌
gài溉
，
qiě且
kě可
yòng用
lái来
fā发
diàn电
。
The river water can not only be used for irrigation, but also for generating electricity.
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Zhè这
jiā家
cān餐
tīng厅
bù不
zhǐ止
cài菜
sè色
fēng丰
fù富
，
jià价
gé格
yě也
hěn很
shí实
huì惠
。
This restaurant not only has a rich variety of dishes, but the prices are also very affordable.
Tā他
bù不
zhǐ止
huì会
shuō说
zhōng中
wén文
，
hái还
jīng精
tōng通
rì日
yǔ语
hé和
yīng英
yǔ语
。
He can not only speak Chinese, but also is proficient in Japanese and English.
Zhè这
kuǎn款
shǒu手
jī机
bù不
zhǐ止
pāi拍
zhào照
xiào效
guǒ果
hǎo好
，
xù续
háng航
néng能
lì力
yě也
hěn很
qiáng强
。
This smartphone not only has great camera performance, but also has a very strong battery life.