bú dàn
pas seulement
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他不但学习成绩好，而且体育也好。
Tā bùdàn xuéxí chéngjī hǎo, érqiě tǐyù yě hǎo.
Not only does he have good academic performance, but he is also good at sports.
他不但没来，而且还迟到了。
Tā bùdàn méi lái, érqiě hái chídàole.
Not only did he not come, but he was also late.
他不但喜欢唱歌，而且还喜欢跳舞。
Tā bùdàn xǐhuan chànggē, érqiě hái xǐhuan tiàowǔ.
Not only does he like singing, but he also likes dancing.
不仅 (bù jǐn)
not only
不但 (bù dàn)
not only
The Chinese word 不但 (bùdàn) is composed of two characters: 不 (bù) and 但 (dàn). 不 is a negative particle that negates the following word or phrase, while 但 can mean "only" or "but". Together, 不但 means "not only" or "not just".The word 不但 has been used in Chinese for centuries. It is found in many classical texts, including the Analects of Confucius and the Book of Songs. Over time, the meaning of 不但 has evolved slightly. In modern Chinese, it is most commonly used to emphasize the positive aspects of something. For example, you could say 不但我很喜欢这本书，而且我朋友也很喜欢这本书 to say "Not only do I like this book, but my friend likes it too."不但 can also be used to introduce a contrast. For example, you could say 不但我很喜欢这本书，而且我朋友不喜欢这本书 to say "Not only do I like this book, but my friend doesn't like it."不但 is a versatile word that can be used in a variety of contexts. It is an important word to know for HSK learners, as it is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese.
