Meanings of 不仅仅
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不仅 (bù jǐn) vs 不仅仅 (bù jǐnjǐn): use 不仅仅 when emphasizing a broader scope or additional aspects beyond the initial statement.
Be cautious not to confuse 不仅仅 with 仅仅, which means 'only.' The phrase is generally used in formal and informal contexts but is particularly common in written language. A common collocation is 不仅仅是... (not only is it...).
This phrase is useful for HSK Level 5 learners and higher, as it helps them create complex sentences and express nuanced ideas. Focus on using it in conjunction with examples and contrasting statements to strengthen understanding and application.
Learners often forget to use the second part of the phrase, mistakenly saying '不仅是' instead of '不仅仅是.' Always remember to include '仅' for proper usage.
Pronunciation of 不仅仅
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How to say not only in Chinese
“not only” in Chinese is不仅仅
不仅仅 (bù jǐn jǐn) means 'not only' and is used to emphasize that something is more than what has been stated. It often introduces an additional aspect or example, indicating that there is more to the subject than the first part suggests. This phrase is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts to enhance the meaning of a statement.
When to use 不仅仅
Be cautious not to confuse 不仅仅 with 仅仅, which means 'only.' The phrase is generally used in formal and informal contexts but is particularly common in written language. A common collocation is 不仅仅是... (not only is it...).
不仅仅 or something close to it
不仅 (bù jǐn) vs 不仅仅 (bù jǐnjǐn): use 不仅仅 when emphasizing a broader scope or additional aspects beyond the initial statement.
What learners get wrong
Learners often forget to use the second part of the phrase, mistakenly saying '不仅是' instead of '不仅仅是.' Always remember to include '仅' for proper usage.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 不仅仅
It means 'not only' and is used to indicate that there is more to a statement than initially presented.
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