尽管 (jǐn guǎn) — (conjunction) although, despite, even though; (adverb) feel free to, go ahead and (do something without hesitation)
Definition
尽管 is a conjunction meaning 'although/even though' — usually paired with 还是/还是/仍然 in the main clause. As an adverb it means 'feel free to', similar to 只管. 虽然 is more common in everyday speech.
conjunction
althoughdespiteeven though
adverb
feel free togo ahead and (do something without hesitation)
Examples
- 尽管，。jǐn guǎn Tiān qì hěn lěng, tā hái shì qù yóu yǒng le.Although the weather was very cold, he still went swimming.
- ，尽管。Nǐ yǒu shén me wèn tí, jǐn guǎn wèn.If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
- 尽管，。jǐn guǎn Gōng zuò hěn máng, tā měi tiān dōu jiān chí duàn liàn.Even though work is very busy, she insists on exercising every day.
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