No. 276 in Chinese
不仅
"Not only."
In a sentence
不仅下雨了,风也吹得特别大。
"Not only did it rain, but also the wind was extremely strong."
'不仅' is used to introduce the first part of a two-part clause indicating that there is more than one significant aspect in the situation described.
他不仅会说中文,还会说法语和日语。
"He can not only speak Chinese, but also French and Japanese."
'不仅' emphasizes the multitude of skills or qualities possessed by the subject, introducing the first skill before adding others.
这个新产品设计不仅注重性能,还考虑了美观。
"This new product design not only focuses on performance but also considers aesthetics."
'不仅' is used to introduce the primary focus of an evaluation, followed by the consideration of an additional factor.
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