Chinese Grammar
并非……而是…… (bìngfēi... érshì...)
A formal structure meaning 'it is not... but rather...'. Used to correct a misconception.
Example Sentences
这并不是受害者的道德缺陷,而是犯罪分子精心设计的心理陷阱。
实际上,目前的情况更多是一种“增强”而非完全的“替代”。
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