Definition
非但 (fēi dàn) is a formal conjunction meaning 'not only', used specifically before a negative clause and often paired with 反而 (fǎn'ér 'but instead') or 而且 (érqiě 'but also'). It is more formal and less common than 不但 (bù dàn) or 不仅 (bù jǐn), which are neutral and pair with 还/也.
conjunction
not only (formal, used before a negative clause, often with 反而 or 而且)
Examples
- 非但，。Tā fēi dàn bù bāngmáng, fǎn'ér tiān luàn.He not only didn't help, but made things worse.
- 非但，。Zhège wèntí fēi dàn méiyǒu jiějué, fǎn'ér gèng yánzhòng le.This problem not only wasn't solved, but became more serious.
- 非但，。Tā fēi dàn bù tóngyì, érqiě hái pīpíng le wǒ.She not only disagreed, but also criticized me.
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