B2 · Grammar reference · ASG87B11
Using "budan... geng" to express "not only... but also"
We've seen multiple ways to express "not only... but also..." 不但 can be followed by 而且 (ér qiě), 还 (hái), or 也 (yě). This structure expresses an equal degree of importance between the two scenarios and situations. However, 不但 followed by 更 (gèng) expresses a different degree of importance between the two situations mentioned. The situation following 更 (gèng) has a greater impact or degree of importance than the situation following 不但.
- Keywords
- 不但 · 更 · not · also
- Used for
- Connecting ideas · Adding more explanation · Additional degree
- Classification
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