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不仅…而且…

bùjǐn … érqiě …

1. correlative conjunction not only … but also (progressive; 不仅 is slightly more written than 不但)

   这种技术不仅能用于家电，甚至也能用于航空领域。

   Zhè zhǒng jìshù bùjǐn néng yòngyú jiādiàn, shènzhì yě néng yòngyú hángkōng lǐngyù.

   This technology can be used not only in home appliances, but even in aviation.

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