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Expressing "not only" with 不只 (bùzhǐ)
HSK 4Connecting Ideas
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Structure
不只 + A，还/而且 + B
Explanation
不只 means "not only" or "not just" and is used to indicate that something goes beyond what is initially stated. It functions similarly to 不仅 but is slightly more colloquial. It is often followed by 还 or 而且 to introduce the additional point.
Examples
他不只会做饭，还会做甜点。
Tā bùzhǐ huì zuòfàn, hái huì zuò tiándiǎn.
He doesn't just know how to cook — he can also make desserts.
这不只是我的问题，大家都有责任。
Zhè bùzhǐ shì wǒ de wèntí, dàjiā dōu yǒu zérèn.
This isn't just my problem — everyone shares the responsibility.
她不只长得漂亮，性格也很好。
Tā bùzhǐ zhǎng de piàoliang, xìnggé yě hěn hǎo.
She's not just pretty — she also has a great personality.