Scope and emphasis

～だけでなく

not only ~ but also ~

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How to form it

Adds a second thing to the first, saying that not only the first is true.

The second part often has も or まで to show addition. It is a standard way to present two points.

彼は英語だけでなく、中国語も話せる。
かれはえいごだけでなく、ちゅうごくごもはなせる。
He can speak not only English but also Chinese.
この店は、安いだけでなく、おいしい。
このみせは、やすいだけでなく、おいしい。
This shop is not only cheap but also tasty.
彼女は、頭がいいだけでなく、性格もいい。
かのじょは、あたまがいいだけでなく、せいかくもいい。
She is not only smart but also has a good character.
子供だけでなく、大人も楽しめる映画だ。
こどもだけでなく、おとなもたのしめるえいがだ。
It is a film that adults can enjoy as well as children.