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Using 不但…而且 (not only…but also) Exercises in Chinese language

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In the study of Mandarin Chinese, mastering conjunctions is essential for constructing complex sentences and expressing nuanced thoughts. One particularly useful conjunction is 不但...而且 (bùdàn...érqiě), which translates to "not only...but also" in English. This structure allows you to link two related clauses, emphasizing that both statements are true and often highlighting an unexpected or impressive combination of facts. By understanding and practicing this conjunction, you can elevate your fluency and make your speech and writing more engaging and sophisticated. Using 不但...而且 effectively requires familiarity with its placement and grammatical rules. Typically, 不但 precedes the first clause, introducing the initial statement, while 而且 precedes the second clause, adding additional information or a complementary fact. For example, "他不但会说中文，而且会说法文" (Tā bùdàn huì shuō Zhōngwén, érqiě huì shuō Fǎwén) translates to "He can not only speak Chinese but also French." Through targeted exercises, you will practice constructing sentences with 不但...而且, enhancing your ability to convey complex ideas smoothly and naturally in Mandarin.

Exercise 1

1. 他*不但*会弹钢琴，*而且*会拉小提琴。(He not only plays the piano, but also the violin.) 2. 这家餐厅*不但*菜好吃，*而且*服务也很好。(This restaurant not only has delicious food, but also excellent service.) 3. 她*不但*聪明，*而且*很努力。(She is not only smart, but also very hardworking.) 4. 我们*不但*喜欢看电影，*而且*喜欢看书。(We not only like watching movies, but also reading books.) 5. 他*不但*会说英语，*而且*会说法语。(He not only speaks English, but also speaks French.) 6. 今天*不但*天气好，*而且*温度也很适宜。(Today not only the weather is good, but also the temperature is pleasant.) 7. 这个产品*不但*价格便宜，*而且*质量很好。(This product is not only cheap, but also of good quality.) 8. 她*不但*会做饭，*而且*会打扫房间。(She not only can cook, but also can clean the room.) 9. 这个项目*不但*能赚钱，*而且*很有意义。(This project is not only profitable, but also meaningful.) 10. 我的朋友*不但*很幽默，*而且*很善良。(My friend is not only humorous, but also kind-hearted.)

Exercise 2

1. 他 *不但* 会说中文，*而且* 会说日文 (not only can he speak Chinese, but also Japanese). 2. 这个菜 *不但* 好吃，*而且* 很健康 (not only is this dish delicious, but also healthy). 3. 她 *不但* 漂亮，*而且* 聪明 (not only is she beautiful, but also intelligent). 4. 我们 *不但* 去了博物馆，*而且* 参观了美术馆 (not only did we go to the museum, but also visited the art gallery). 5. 这本书 *不但* 内容丰富，*而且* 写得很好 (not only is this book rich in content, but also well-written). 6. 他 *不但* 会弹钢琴，*而且* 会拉小提琴 (not only can he play the piano, but also the violin). 7. 这个项目 *不但* 可以节省时间，*而且* 可以节省金钱 (not only can this project save time, but also money). 8. 她 *不但* 是医生，*而且* 是作家 (not only is she a doctor, but also a writer). 9. 这个问题 *不但* 困难，*而且* 很复杂 (not only is this problem difficult, but also very complex). 10. 我们 *不但* 喜欢看电影，*而且* 喜欢读书 (not only do we like watching movies, but also reading books).

Exercise 3

1. 他*不但*喜欢吃中国菜，*而且*会做饭。(He not only likes eating Chinese food, but also knows how to cook.) 2. 她*不但*会说法语，*而且*会说德语。(She not only can speak French, but also German.) 3. 这个地方*不但*风景优美，*而且*空气清新。(This place is not only beautiful, but also has fresh air.) 4. 他*不但*聪明，*而且*很努力。(He is not only smart, but also hardworking.) 5. 这本书*不但*内容丰富，*而且*很有趣。(This book is not only rich in content, but also very interesting.) 6. 她*不但*会弹钢琴，*而且*会拉小提琴。(She not only can play the piano, but also the violin.) 7. 他们*不但*是同事，*而且*是好朋友。(They are not only colleagues but also good friends.) 8. 小明*不但*跑得快，*而且*跳得高。(Xiao Ming not only runs fast, but also jumps high.) 9. 这个城市*不但*有很多名胜古迹，*而且*美食也很多。(This city not only has many historical sites, but also a lot of delicious food.) 10. 他*不但*会画画，*而且*会写书法。(He not only can paint, but also write calligraphy.)