不仅如此 (bù jǐn rúcǐ) — not only that; moreover

不仅如此 (bù jǐn rúcǐ)

不仅如此 is a formal conjunction used to add further information or escalate a point, meaning "not only that" or "what is more," commonly found in written Chinese and formal speech.

Meanings

1. [conjunction] not only that; moreover; what is more (introduces an additional, often stronger point)

Example Sentences

他精通英语和法语，不仅如此，他还能流利地说日语。 Tā jīngtōng Yīngyǔ hé Fǎyǔ, bù jǐn rúcǐ, tā hái néng liúlì de shuō Rìyǔ. He is proficient in English and French; not only that, he can also speak Japanese fluently.

这次洪水造成了严重的财产损失，不仅如此，还有数十人因此失去生命。 Zhè cì hóngshuǐ zàochéngle yánzhòng de cáichǎn sǔnshī, bù jǐn rúcǐ, hái yǒu shùshí rén yīncǐ shīqù shēngmìng. This flood caused serious property damage; not only that, dozens of people also lost their lives.

该产品质量优良，不仅如此，价格也十分合理。 Gāi chǎnpǐn zhìliàng yōuliáng, bù jǐn rúcǐ, jiàgé yě shífēn hélǐ. The product is of excellent quality; not only that, the price is also very reasonable.

这位科学家发表了多篇重要论文，不仅如此，她还培养了一批优秀的年轻学者。 Zhè wèi kēxuéjiā fābiǎole duō piān zhòngyào lùnwén, bù jǐn rúcǐ, tā hái péiyǎngle yī pī yōuxiù de niánqīng xuézhě. This scientist published many important papers; not only that, she also mentored a group of outstanding young scholars.

气候变化导致极端天气频繁发生，不仅如此，还对生态系统造成了深远影响。 Qìhòu biànhuà dǎozhì jíduān tiānqì pínfán fāshēng, bù jǐn rúcǐ, hái duì shēngtài xìtǒng zàochéngle shēnyuǎn yǐngxiǎng. Climate change has led to frequent extreme weather events; not only that, it has also had a profound impact on ecosystems.

这部电影票房大卖，不仅如此，还获得了多项国际大奖。 Zhè bù diànyǐng piàofáng dà mài, bù jǐn rúcǐ, hái huòdéle duō xiàng guójì dàjiǎng. This film was a huge box office hit; not only that, it also won multiple international awards.

Collocations

Usage Notes

不仅如此 is a formal, written-style expression. It builds on a previous statement and introduces additional information that amplifies or exceeds it. It is commonly used in news articles, academic writing, formal reports, and speeches.

In everyday spoken Chinese, speakers tend to use simpler alternatives like 而且 or 还有, while 不仅如此 sounds more polished and deliberate. At B2 level, mastering this expression greatly improves the cohesion and flow of written arguments.

Memory Hook

不仅 means "not only" and 如此 means "like this/this much" — so 不仅如此 literally says "not only this much," signaling there is even more to come.