不光

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Character Breakdown

Usage of 不光

不光 is a conjunction used to express "not only... but also...". It emphasizes that something is more than just one aspect or quality. It often appears in sentences where the speaker wants to highlight multiple positive or relevant features.

Common Collocations

  • 不光...,... (not only..., but also...): This is the most frequent pattern, used to add additional information.
  • 不光...,而且... (not only..., moreover...): Similar to the above but with a stronger additive nuance.

Nuances and Tips

Using 不光 implies that the first mentioned fact is not the whole story, inviting the listener to consider the additional information. It is often used in spoken and written Mandarin to make descriptions more vivid and complete.

Avoid confusing 不光 with 不过 (but, however), which has a contrasting meaning rather than additive.

Register

不光 is neutral and suitable for both formal and informal contexts. It is common in everyday conversation, news reports, and written texts.

Example Sentences

He not only speaks English, but also French and German.

This event not only has students participating, but also many teachers and

She is not only beautiful but also has a great personality.