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不光
bùguāng
Description
“不光”的意思是“不只是”，用来说不只有一件事或一个人。
The meaning of "不光" is "not only," used to say there is more than one thing or person.
它常常和“还”“也”一起用，说话时比“不但”更口语。
It is often used with "还" and "也," and is more colloquial than "不但" when speaking.
Meanings
不光bùguāng
not only; not just
他不光会说英语，还会说汉语。
He can speak not only English but also Chinese.
不光bùguāng
not only (this one)
不光是我，大家都喜欢这个老师。
Not only me, everyone likes this teacher.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
不 (not) + 光 (only/merely), literally "not merely".
- Nuance
more colloquial than 不但/不仅; usually paired with 还 or 也.
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