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不仅 (bùjǐn) — use 不止 when emphasizing an ongoing or exceeding nature, while 不仅 focuses on inclusion or addition.
Be cautious not to confuse 不止 with similar phrases like 只是 (zhǐ shì), which means 'only.' 不止 is often used in formal contexts, so it's appropriate for both spoken and written communication. Common collocations include 不止于 (bù zhǐ yú) meaning 'not limited to.'
As an HSK 6 word, 不止 connects to other advanced vocabulary that discusses limits or quantities. Focus on its usage in complex sentences, and practice combining it with other verbs or adjectives to convey a sense of continuity or abundance.
Learners often confuse 不止 with 只是 (zhǐ shì) and use it incorrectly in contexts where they mean 'only.' For example, saying '我不止去商店' (I only go to the store) is wrong; it should be '我不止去商店' meaning 'I go to more than just the store.'
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不止 (bùzhǐ) means 'not limited to' or 'more than,' indicating that something is continuous or exceeds a certain limit. It is commonly used to describe situations, actions, or quantities that are ongoing or abundant, often in a context where one might expect a conclusion or limit.
When to use 不止
Be cautious not to confuse 不止 with similar phrases like 只是 (zhǐ shì), which means 'only.' 不止 is often used in formal contexts, so it's appropriate for both spoken and written communication. Common collocations include 不止于 (bù zhǐ yú) meaning 'not limited to.'
不止 or something close to it
不仅 (bùjǐn) — use 不止 when emphasizing an ongoing or exceeding nature, while 不仅 focuses on inclusion or addition.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 不止 with 只是 (zhǐ shì) and use it incorrectly in contexts where they mean 'only.' For example, saying '我不止去商店' (I only go to the store) is wrong; it should be '我不止去商店' meaning 'I go to more than just the store.'
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Grammar Patterns of 不止
不止 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 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.
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抑郁症使他____一次地企图自杀。
More than once, depression drove him to attempt suicide.
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Yes, it can be used in both formal and informal contexts to describe ongoing situations.
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