Using "budan... geng" to express "not only... but also"
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, although 不但 . . . 更 also expresses "not only... but also...", 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
- 参加这个活动不但可以认识新的人, 更可以宣传你的产品. Participate in this event not only to meet new people but to promote your product.
- 很多人认为锻炼身体不但可以保持身体健康,更可以改善心理健康/治愈抑郁症. A lot of people think exercising not only helps maintains a healthy body but can also help improve mental health/cure depression.