不
止

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The word "不止" is formed by combining the character "不", which means "not", with the character "止", which means "to stop", resulting in a literal meaning of "not stopping" that functionally expresses the idea of exceeding a limit, such as "not limited to" or "more than".

Example Sentences Hide

这本书不止五块钱。

Zhè běn shū bùzhǐ wǔ kuài qián.

This book costs more than five dollars.

他不止喜欢游泳，还喜欢跑步。

Tā bùzhǐ xǐhuan yóuyǒng, hái xǐhuan pǎobù.

He not only likes swimming, but also likes running.

这个城市不止风景美丽，人民也很友好。

Zhège chéngshì bùzhǐ fēngjǐng měilì, rénmín yě hěn yǒuhǎo.

This city not only has beautiful scenery, but the people are also friendly.

研究表明，吸烟的危害不止于肺癌，还包括心脏病。

Yánjiū biǎomíng, xīyān de wēihài bùzhǐ yú fèi'ái, hái bāokuò xīnzàng bìng.

Research shows that the harm of smoking is not limited to lung cancer, but also includes heart disease.

他对这个问题的理解不止停留在表面，而是深入到了本质。

Tā duì zhège wèntí de lǐjiě bùzhǐ tíngliú zài biǎomiàn, érshì shēnrù dàole běnzhì.

His understanding of this problem does not just stay on the surface, but goes deep into the essence.

Word Definition - 不止

bù zhǐ incessantly; without end; more than; not limited to

Individual Character Details

不 bù
止 zhǐ