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]])

rather; but rather

nothing more; merely; only

however; but; yet

consequently; thus; used to link two clauses where the second is a result or further action based on the first

on the contrary; instead

as a result of the preceding statement; therefore; thus

as far as ... is concerned; speaking in terms of

(idiom) to speak from the heart

and then; proceeding to the next step

after that; then; subsequently

occasionally; from time to time

clearly and easy to see; manifest or self-evident

to reveal one's talent, rise above others, or distinguish oneself, especially in a competitive environment

to brush past or pass by someone physically very closely

afterwards; subsequently; indicating that one action or state follows another

to do one's utmost; to do the best one can

to turn to something else; to switch to

it can well be imagined; it goes without saying

(idiom) to take the same action without prior consultation; all together as if by prior agreement

at the present time; nowadays

easy to do; requiring little effort

occurring automatically or spontaneously as a natural consequence or of its own accord

to turn a blind eye to; to ignore

to break the door down and enter (idiom)

it goes without saying; it is self-evident

to replace; to supersede; to take its place

to appear suddenly or unexpectedly; to happen out of the blue

impossible to know or find out for certain

to emerge or arise at an opportune time or in response to a historical destiny

as time passes or in the fullness of time, often leading to a gradual change or development

to step forward bravely

to blurt out; to let slip (an indiscreet remark)

generally speaking

used to summarize or conclude a statement or argument; in a word; in brief

To give up halfway; to leave something unfinished.

(idiom) from top to bottom; top-down

(idiom) to refrain from going too far; to know when to stop

To run in the opposite direction; to run counter to.

to be solved easily or handled smoothly (of a problem or difficulty) once the crux of the matter is dealt with

to shrink back or be discouraged from proceeding upon seeing something daunting or difficult

of a feeling or emotion, to arise naturally, involuntarily, or unbidden

to assess one's capabilities and act accordingly; to act within one's competence

varying from person to person; different for each individual

to spread fast or spread like wildfire, typically referring to news or rumors

to agree without prior consultation or to happen to hold the same view

to achieve success or complete a task in a single step or with a single effort; to succeed overnight