TOCFL grammar
Meaning
不但・・・也 (bù dàn…yě)
■not only but also
how to make
不但・・・也
It is used for the preceding sentence and echoes the following sentence.
The word “不但” can be omitted, but the corresponding“而且”“又”“也” cannot be omitted
■Example sentences (with audio)
他不但在工作中幫助我,而且也很關心我的生活。 |
He not only helps me at work, but also cares about my life. |
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他不但買了香蕉,也買了蘋果。 |
He bought not only bananas, but also apples. |
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他考上大學了,而且是個第一名。 |
He was not only passed the college entrance exam, but was a top passer. |
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不但有肉,還有魚。 |
There is Not only meat, but also fish. |
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不但聰明,外帶勤勞。 |
Not only smart, but also hardworking. |
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