不只 (bù zhǐ) — not only
Definition
A more written alternative to 不仅, both meaning 'not only' and typically followed by 还/而且/也 to introduce the second item. Use it as a coordinating adverb at the start of a clause or before a verb.
adverb
not only
Examples
- 不只，。Tā bù zhǐ huì shuō zhōng wén, hái huì shuō yīng wén.He can speak not only Chinese but also English.
- 不只，。Zhè ge wèn tí bù zhǐ yǐng xiǎng gè rén, yě guān hū zhěng gè tuán duì.This issue affects not only individuals but also the whole team.
- 不只，。Xué xí yǔ yán bù zhǐ xū yào jì dān cí, hái xū yào duō liàn xí.Learning a language requires not only memorizing words but also lots of practice.
Grammar
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