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HSK 3Conjunctions

不但...而且(búdàn...érqiě)

Not Only...But Also

Structure Pattern

不但+A+而且+B (stronger)

Explanation

不但...而且 (búdàn...érqiě) means "not only...but also." The second clause (after 而且) should be a stronger or more impressive point than the first. If the subject is the same in both clauses, 不但 comes after the subject.

Example Sentences

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他不但会说中文，而且会写汉字。

Tā búdàn huì shuō Zhōngwén, érqiě huì xiě Hànzì.

He can not only speak Chinese, but also write characters.

2
这个餐厅不但好吃，而且便宜。

Zhège cāntīng búdàn hǎochī, érqiě piányi.

This restaurant is not only delicious, but also cheap.

3
她不但漂亮，而且聪明。

Tā búdàn piàoliang, érqiě cōngmíng.

She is not only beautiful, but also smart.

Common Mistakes

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Common Mistake

不但他聪明，而且他努力。

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Correct Usage

他不但聪明，而且努力。

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The mistake is placing 不但 before the subject when the subject is the same for both clauses. 不但 should come after the subject in this case.

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Related Grammar Points

虽然...但是HSK 2

Although...But

suīrán...dànshì

Unlike English where you use either "although" OR "but," Chinese uses BOTH together: 虽然...但是. You can replace 但是 with 可是 (kěshì) for a softer tone. The 虽然 half is sometimes dropped in casual speech.

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