Usages of érqiě
我 不但 想 去 超市, 而且 要 马上 买 水。Wǒ bùdàn xiǎng qù chāoshì, érqiě yào mǎshàng mǎi shuǐ.
I not only want to go to the supermarket, but also need to buy water right away.
我们 不但 复习 这 本 书, 而且 练习 说 和 写。Wǒmen bùdàn fùxí zhè běn shū, érqiě liànxí shuō hé xiě.
We not only review this book, but also practice speaking and writing.
今天 我 不但 开会, 而且 要 马上 给 她 回 邮件, 我们 晚上 再 聊天。Jīntiān wǒ bùdàn kāihuì, érqiě yào mǎshàng gěi tā huí yóujiàn, wǒmen wǎnshang zài liáotiān.
Today I not only have a meeting, but also need to reply to her email right away; let’s chat again tonight.
她 笑 着 说, 在 家 一直 玩 游戏 的 时候, 常常 会 忘记 时间; 在 公园 打 篮球 不但 对 健康 好, 而且 可以 提高 信心。tā xiào zhe shuō, zài jiā yìzhí wán yóuxì de shíhou, chángcháng huì wàngjì shíjiān; zài gōngyuán dǎ lánqiú bùdàn duì jiànkāng hǎo, érqiě kěyǐ tígāo xìnxīn.
She said with a smile that when she keeps playing games at home she often forgets the time; playing basketball in the park is not only good for her health, but can also increase her confidence.
她 不但 很 聪明, 而且 很 诚实, 所以 大家 都 愿意 跟 她 合作。tā bùdàn hěn cōngming, érqiě hěn chéngshí, suǒyǐ dàjiā dōu yuànyì gēn tā hézuò.
She is not only smart, but also honest, so everyone is willing to work with her.
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