Definition
只管 has two distinct uses: (1) 'feel free to, go ahead and' — encouraging someone to act without worry, similar to 尽管 but slightly more direct; (2) 'solely engrossed in, only concerned with' — often critical, implying neglect of other things, like 只顾 but with a stronger tone of disregard.
adverb
just go ahead and (do something)feel free todon't hesitate tosolely engrossed inonly concerned with (often with a critical tone)
Easily confused
- 直观zhí guānsound-alikeintuitive, easy to understand at a glance
Examples
- 只管，。Nǐ zhǐ guǎn fàngxīn, zhè jiàn shì jiāo gěi wǒ bàn.Just rest assured, leave this matter to me.
- 只管，。Tā zhǐ guǎn zìjǐ zhuàn qián, cóng bù kǎolǜ biérén.He's only concerned with making money for himself and never considers others.
- 只管，。Nǐ zhǐ guǎn wǎng qián zǒu, bié huítóu.Just keep walking forward, don't look back.
Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.