English–Chinese

“not just” in Chinese

Chinese

Also不仅仅 (bù jǐn jǐn)

Pronunciation

Pinyinbù zhǐ

Example

他不止一次来过这里。tā bù zhǐ yí cì lái guò zhè lǐ

He has been here not just once.

Illustration for 不止 (not just)

How to say “not just” in Chinese

“Not just” in Chinese is 不止 (bù zhǐ).

What is named is only part of the total, not the full extent of the matter.

Full entry for 不止: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 不止

他不止认真,也很有创造力。tā bù zhǐ rèn zhēn yě hěn yǒu chuàng zào lì

He is not just serious but also very creative.

Tips for using 不止

  • Before a number, it makes that number sound like a lower bound rather than a precise total, which is useful when correcting an underestimated count.

Other Chinese words for “not just”

不仅仅是钱的问题,还是信任的问题。bù jín jǐn shì qián de wèn tí hái shì xìn rèn de wèn tí

It's not just a matter of money; it's also a matter of trust.

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