不仅仅 (bú) — not only
Definition
不仅仅是 'not only', typically paired with 也 / 而且 / 更 to add a contrasting or intensifying second clause. Sets up the structure; the paired word does the 'but also' work.
conjunction
not only
Examples
- 不仅仅，。bú Tā xǐ huan yīn yuè, ér qiě hái zì jǐ chuàng zuò.Not only does he like music, but he also creates his own.
- 不仅仅，。Zhè ge wèn tí bú yǐng xiǎng gè rén, yě yǐng xiǎng zhěng gè tuán duì.This problem affects not only individuals but also the whole team.
- 不仅仅，。bú Wèi le kǎo shì, gèng yào wèi le zì jǐ de chéng zhǎng ér xué xí.Study not only for exams but even more for your own growth.
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