HSK 3 · VERSION 2.0#80
Expressing “Not Only... But Also” with “bùdàn... érqiě...”
不但……而且……
How it works
不但……而且…… means “not only... but also...”
The pattern
不但 + Part 1, 而且 + Part 2
Example sentences
他不但会说汉语，而且会写汉字。
He can not only speak Chinese, but also write Chinese characters.
这家饭店不但便宜，而且很好吃。
This restaurant is not only cheap, but also delicious.
她不但很努力，而且很有礼貌。
She is not only hardworking, but also polite.
Usage note
This pattern is common in both spoken and written Chinese.