Using "budan... geng" to express "not only... but also"
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We've seen multiple ways to express "not only... but also..." 不但 can be followed by 而且 (ér qiě), 还 (hái), or 也 (yě). This structure expresses an equal degree of importance between the two scenarios and situations. However, 不但 followed by 更 (gèng) expresses a different degree of importance between the two situations mentioned. The situation following 更 (gèng) has a greater impact or degree of importance than the situation following 不但.
Structure
Subj. + 不但 + …… , 更 + ……
Examples
- 老师不但教给我们知识，更教会了我们做人的道理. The teacher not only taught us knowledge but even more, about how to behave.
- 我不但喜欢你的性格，更喜欢你笑的样子. I not only like your character but also the way you laugh.
- 现在撤资不但会对贸易造成危害，更会对股市造成影响. The divestment will not only harm trade but also will affect the stock market even more so.
