不但

búdàn

not only

Dictionary entry

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

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See it in sentences

他不但会说汉语,还会说外语。

Tā búdàn huì shuō Hànyǔ, hái huì shuō wàiyǔ.

English

He speaks not only Chinese but also another foreign language.

这里不但便宜,而且很好吃。

Zhèlǐ búdàn piányi, érqiě hěn hǎochī.

English

This place is not only cheap but also very tasty.

Goes with

  • 不但贵not only expensive
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