尽管如此 (jǐn) — nevertheless, even so, in spite of that

Definition

A formal written transition meaning 'even so' / 'nevertheless' — used in the SECOND clause to signal a contrast with what was just said. Pairs most often with 还是 or 仍然, never starts a sentence on its own.

idiom

neverthelesseven soin spite of that

Examples

，尽管如此，。
Tiān qì bù hǎo, jǐn, wǒ men hái shì qù le gōng yuán.
The weather was bad; nevertheless, we still went to the park.
，尽管如此，。
Tā méi yǒu wán chéng zuò yè, jǐn, lǎo shī bìng méi yǒu pī píng tā.
He didn't finish his homework; nevertheless, the teacher didn't criticize him.
，尽管如此，。
Gōng sī miàn lín hěn duō kùn nan, jǐn, tā men hái shì jiān chí le xià lái.
The company faced many difficulties; nevertheless, they persevered.

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