不
仅

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The word 不仅 is formed by combining the character 不, meaning "not", with the character 仅, meaning "only" or "merely". This is a logical, semantic composition where the concept of negation is directly applied to the concept of limitation, creating the combined sense of "not only" or "not merely". It follows a straightforward pattern in Chinese where an adverb of negation modifies a following adverb or adjective to produce a new, unified adverbial meaning.

Example Sentences Hide

他不仅高，而且帅。

Tā bùjǐn gāo, érqiě shuài.

He is not only tall, but also handsome.

这本书不仅有趣，而且有用。

Zhè běn shū bùjǐn yǒuqù, érqiě yǒuyòng.

This book is not only interesting, but also useful.

她不仅学习好，而且乐于助人。

Tā bùjǐn xuéxí hǎo, érqiě lèyúzhùrén.

She is not only good at studying, but also乐于助人 (happy to help others).

这项技术不仅提高了效率，而且降低了成本。

Zhè xiàng jìshù bùjǐn tígāo le xiàolǜ, érqiě jiàngdī le chéngběn.

This technology not only improved efficiency, but also reduced costs.

不仅个人需要努力，社会也应该提供支持。

Bùjǐn gèrén xūyào nǔlì, shèhuì yě yīnggāi tígōng zhīchí.

Not only do individuals need to work hard, but society should also provide support.

Word Definition - 不仅

bù jǐn not just; not limited to; (as a correlative conjunction) not only (..., but also ...)

Individual Character Details

不 bù
仅 jǐn