used in the correlative construction "not only... but also" (often paired with [[不但|不但|bu4 dan4]] or [[不仅|不僅|bu4 jin3]])

and; besides; moreover; furthermore; in addition

introduces an additional reason or circumstance that reinforces a previous point

for the time being; for now; temporarily

even; used as a conjunction to introduce a premise for emphasis, often followed by a rhetorical question or a phrase like 'let alone' or 'much less'

to wait a moment or refrain from acting too quickly

for the time being; tentatively

satisfied just to get through without long-term plans or high ambitions; settling for the status quo

anyway; to return to the story (narrative device used in traditional fiction)

not to mention or setting aside a specific point to focus on something else

living without purpose or resigned to a meager existence; merely surviving

where it is possible to let people off, one should spare them; forgive when possible

for the time being; as a temporary or makeshift measure

To drag out an ignoble existence; to live without purpose or dignity.

to listen to the next chapter for an explanation (a formulaic phrase used at the end of a storytelling installment)

Cherchen nahiyisi or Qiemo county in Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang

Cherchen nahiyisi or Qiemo county in Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang

seeking only temporary ease and comfort without concern for the future or principles

for the time being; tentatively

singing and dancing (idiom); festive celebrations

stop or cease for the time being; rest for now (usually in imperative form)

ruins of Cherchen, Qarqan or Chiemo, an archaeological site in Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang

moreover; in addition (literary)

going as far as to; used to introduce a more extreme instance or a further degree of intensity