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不光 (bù guāng): not only; not only… (but also)

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 4adverb, conjunction

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
not only; not only… (but also)
Characters
2
Part of speech
adverb, conjunction
HSK level
HSK 4

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • not the only one
  • not only
  • not only
  • not merely (used to introduce the first of two or more related points)

Chinese explanation

  • 表示不止一个或不止一种情况,常与也、还、而且等词连用,强调除了前面提到的人或事物之外,还有别的。例如:不光我会,他也会。

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Character breakdown

HSK 1

no

HSK 4

light

Example sentences

,。

Not only can I speak Chinese, my younger sister can too.

,。

He is not only good at studying, but also great at sports.

,。

We not only went to the Great Wall, but also visited the Forbidden City.

,。

This dish is not only visually appealing, but also delicious.

,。

Not only you want to go, all of us want to go.

,。

He can speak not only English but also French.

,。

We must not only raise problems but also solve them.

,。

This trip was not only interesting; it also taught me a lot.

,。

Not only the students but also the teachers took part in this activity.

,。

Not only did he come himself; he also brought his friend.

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