1. They do not only speak English. They speak Chinese too.
2. They speak not only English but also Chinese.
Do the sentences have the same meaning?
anonymous 1. They do not only speak English. They speak Chinese too.
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anonymous1. They do not only speak English. They speak Chinese too.
2. They speak not only English but also Chinese.
Do the sentences have the same meaning?
Yes, but it's more idiomatic to cast the sentence thus:
Not only do they speak English; they also speak Chinese.
CJ