尽量 (jǐn liàng) — to the greatest extent possible, as much as possible
Definition
尽量 means 'as much as possible' — about degree or effort, not time. For 'as soon/early as possible' use 尽快/尽早; 尽情 is 'to one's heart's content'.
adverb
to the greatest extent possibleas much as possible
Examples
- 尽量。Qǐng jǐn liàng zǎo dào.Please arrive as early as possible.
- 尽量。Wǒ huì jǐn liàng wán chéng zuò yè.I will finish the homework as much as possible.
- 尽量。jǐn liàng Duō hē shuǐ duì shēn tǐ hǎo.Drinking as much water as possible is good for your health.
Grammar
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