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March 24, 2026
不仅(不僅)bùjǐn(bu4jin3)
不不仅 (bù jǐn) means 'not only' and is used to indicate that something is more than just one thing. It is often paired with 还 (hái), meaning 'also', to express a broader idea or to emphasize additional information.
Strokes8Frequency#2296DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
The use of 不仅 in Chinese reflects the value placed on inclusiveness and the interconnectedness of ideas in Chinese culture. It is often used in speeches and formal writing to emphasize comprehensive perspectives.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person not just holding one apple (不仅) but also a basket full of apples. The character 不 (bù) looks like a person raising their arms, indicating 'not', while 仅 (jǐn) resembles a small, singular apple, representing 'only'. Together, they form the idea of not just one, but more.
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Quick Contrast
不仅 (bùjǐn) vs 也 (yě) — use 不仅 when emphasizing that there are multiple aspects or items involved, while 也 is used more generally to add information without the same emphasis on multiplicity.
Usage Notes
Learners often mistakenly use 不仅 without pairing it with 还. Remember to always follow 不仅 with 还 when you want to add additional information. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, making it a versatile addition to your vocabulary.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 4 word, 不仅 connects with other conjunctions and expressions that show contrast or addition. Focus on practicing sentences that use 不仅...还... to strengthen your understanding of complex sentence structures.
Common Mistakes
Students often forget to include 还 after 不仅, mistakenly saying '我不仅喜欢猫' instead of '我不仅喜欢猫，还喜欢狗'. Another common error is using 不仅 incorrectly in negative sentences, as it should be used to highlight positive attributes.
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不不仅 (bù jǐn) means 'not only' and is used to indicate that something is more than just one thing. It is often paired with 还 (hái), meaning 'also', to express a broader idea or to emphasize additional information.
When to use 不仅
Learners often mistakenly use 不仅 without pairing it with 还. Remember to always follow 不仅 with 还 when you want to add additional information. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, making it a versatile addition to your vocabulary.
不仅 or something close to it
不仅 (bùjǐn) vs 也 (yě) — use 不仅 when emphasizing that there are multiple aspects or items involved, while 也 is used more generally to add information without the same emphasis on multiplicity.
What learners get wrong
Students often forget to include 还 after 不仅, mistakenly saying '我不仅喜欢猫' instead of '我不仅喜欢猫，还喜欢狗'. Another common error is using 不仅 incorrectly in negative sentences, as it should be used to highlight positive attributes.
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Grammar Patterns of 不仅
不仅 functions as a conjunction — it connects clauses or phrases. Many Chinese conjunctions come in pairs (虽然…但是…, 因为…所以…); use them at the front of the clauses they link. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
