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非但
fēidàn
Description
"非但"的意思是"不但",常常用在句子的前面。
"非但" means "not only" and is often used at the beginning of a sentence.
它后面一般会有"而且"、"反而"这样的词。
It is usually followed by words like "而且" or "反而".
Meanings
非但fēidàn
not only (used before adding more)
他非但不生气,反而笑了。
He not only didn't get angry, but actually laughed.
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Notes
- Nuance
非但 is more formal/written than 不但; often followed by 反而 or 而且.
- Etymology
非 (not) + 但 (only), literally "not only".
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