The Chinese word 不仅 is often translated as “not only” or “not just”. It is used to indicate that there is more than one thing that is true or relevant in a particular situation. For example, you might say “他不仅聪明，而且很有耐心”, which means “He is not only intelligent, but also very patient”. In this sentence, 不仅 introduces the first characteristic and the conjunction 而且 is used to introduce the second characteristic.
Translation
Conjunction: not only, not just
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 他不仅会弹钢琴，还会唱歌 | tā bùjǐn huì tán gāngqín, hái huì chànggē | He not only plays the piano, but also sings |
| 这家餐厅不仅环境好，菜品也很棒 | zhè jiā cāntīng bùjǐn huánjìng hǎo, càipǐn yě hěn bàng | This restaurant not only has a good environment, but also great food |
| 这个项目不仅需要时间，还需要很多资金 | zhège xiàngmù bùjǐn xūyào shíjiān, hái xūyào hěn duō zījīn | This project not only requires time, but also a lot of funding |
| 这个电影不仅有笑点，还有感人的情节 | zhège diànyǐng bùjǐn yǒu xiàodiǎn, hái yǒu gǎnrén de qíngjié | This movie not only has funny moments, but also touching plot points |
| 这个工作不仅需要技能，还需要团队合作 | zhège gōngzuò bùjǐn xūyào jìnéng, hái xūyào tuánduì hézuò | This job not only requires skills, but also teamwork |
HSK
不仅 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 3.
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