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used to indicate that something is true in addition to something else mentioned, often paired with '而且' (érqiě) or '并且' (bìngqiě) to form '非但...而且...'
非但如此，他还帮助了很多人。
Not only that, but he also helped many people.
非但价格便宜，质量也很好。
Not only is the price cheap, but the quality is also good.
Commonly used in written Chinese and formal speech. Often appears in the structure '非但...而且...' (fēidàn... érqiě...) or '非但...还...' (fēidàn... hái...).
Always pair '非但' with a conjunction like '而且', '还', or '并且' to form a complete sentence. For example: '非但...而且...' (not only... but also...).
The structure '非但 A, 而且 B' means 'Not only A, but also B.' Both A and B should be parallel in structure (e.g., both clauses, both noun phrases).
Composed of the negative prefix '非' (fēi, meaning 'not') and the verb '但' (dàn, meaning 'only' or 'merely'). The phrase evolved from classical Chinese to modern usage, retaining its conjunctive function.
1. '非但' is slightly more formal than '不但' (bùdàn) and is often used in written Chinese or formal contexts. 2. The structure typically requires a second clause introduced by '而且', '还', or '并且' to complete the meaning. 3. Avoid using '非但' alone without a following conjunction or adverb.