不但

不但 dàn ㄅㄨˋ ㄉㄢˋ bat1 daan6 HSK 2 基礎級 · Level 2

  • not only (... but also ...)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 不 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 她不但漂亮,而且聪明。 She is as clever as she is beautiful.
  • 他不但没帮我,还骂了我。 Not only did he refuse to help me, but also he scolded me.
  • 我的爱好不但广泛而且有用。 My hobbies are not only wide-ranging but also useful.
  • 他不但喜欢棒球,还喜欢足球。 He likes not only baseball but football as well.
  • 他不但学习英语,他也学习德语。 He studies English, but he also studies German.

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