B1 · Grammar reference · ASGTYJ3E
Expressing "not only... but also" with "budan... erqie..." 不但⋯⋯，而且⋯⋯ (bùdàn..., érqiě...) is a very commonly used pattern that indicates "not only,... but also...."
Structure
Subj. + 不但 ⋯⋯ ，而且 ⋯⋯
不但 + Subj. 1 ⋯⋯ ，而且 + Subj. 2 + 也 ⋯⋯
Keywords 不但 · 而且 · 而 · 且 · 不 · 但 · 还 · not · also
Used for Connecting ideas · Adding more explanation
Classification HSK3 Examples (10) Add all sentences to My sentences This thing is not only expensive, but also hard to buy. Illustrates Expressing "not only... but also" with "budan... erqie..." with 不但. This dish is not only attractive, but also delicious. Illustrates Expressing "not only... but also" with "budan... erqie..." with 不但. She is not only smart, but also very humorous. Illustrates Expressing "not only... but also" with "budan... erqie..." with 不但. Not only did she leave me, but she also took all my money. Illustrates Expressing "not only... but also" with "budan... erqie..." with 不但. Not only did he finish it in advance, but he did it very well. Illustrates Expressing "not only... but also" with "budan... erqie..." with 不但. Not only is it hard to find a job for undergraduates, but it's also hard for graduate students. Illustrates Expressing "not only... but also" with "budan... erqie..." with 不但. Not only do children like this movie, but adults like it too. Illustrates Expressing "not only... but also" with "budan... erqie..." with 不但. Not only are the employees under a lot of pressure, but the boss is under a lot of pressure too. Illustrates Expressing "not only... but also" with "budan... erqie..." with 不但. The teacher found that not only did the student lie, but his parents did too. Illustrates Expressing "not only... but also" with "budan... erqie..." with 不但. Not only do ordinary folk fear these people, but the police fear them too. Illustrates Expressing "not only... but also" with "budan... erqie..." with 不但. Further resources
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