Chinese Grammar
不仅不 ... 反而 ... (Bùjǐn bù ... fǎn'ér ...)
Means 'Not only does it not [do X], on the contrary, it [does Y]'. Used to highlight a result that is opposite to what might be expected.
Example Sentences
这些武装力量不仅不会消失，反而可能因为失去约束而变得更加失控...
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Related Grammar Patterns
不仅仅是 ... 更是 ... (Bùjǐnjǐn shì ... gèng shì ...)A progressive structure meaning 'Not only is it A,...以 ... 为由 (Yǐ ... wéiyóu)A formal structure meaning 'using ... as a reason/...无论 ... 还是 ... (Wúlùn ... háishì ...)Means 'No matter if A or B' or 'Whether A or B'. I...随着 (Suízhe) ...Indicates that one event happens in conjunction wi...