Chinese Grammar
不只是 ... 还是 / 也是 ... (not just X, also Y)
Builds toward emphasis. 'X isn't only Y, it's also Z.' Stronger and broader than just listing.
Example Sentences
AI不只是技术。AI也是国家和国家之间的事。
不只是Manus一家公司的事。是所有中国AI公司都要面对的事。
不只是一笔生意的事。是中美两个大国之间,一次重要的较量。
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