không những
[xəwŋ͡m˧˧ ɲɨŋ˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(conjunction) not only
Conjunction
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Lúc đó bà Phó Đoan mới nhận ra rằng dân Việt Nam không những ngu mà còn đáng thương.At that moment, the Deputy Customs Officer's wife noticed that the people of Vietnam are not only stupid, but pitiable as well.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “không những” mean?
(conjunction) not only
Is “không những” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.