不但 bù dàn — not only

不但
bù dàn

Characters: 不 · 但

Definitions

  1. not only

More definitions

CC-CEDICT

  1. not only (... but also ...)

zdic(汉典)

  1. not only

ExtDict

  1. 用在表示递进的复句的上半句里，下半句里通常有连词“而且、并且”或副词“也、还”等相呼应：～以身作则，而且乐于助人｜这条生产线～在国内，即使在国际上也是一流的｜这样做～解决不了问题，还会增加新的困难。

Examples

  • 他不但学习成绩优异，还乐于助人。

    He not only excelled in his studies but also was always ready to help others.

  • 这座桥梁不但坚固，而且美观。

    This bridge is not only sturdy but also beautiful.