Definition
尽量 (jǐn liàng) is an adverb meaning 'as much as possible, to the greatest extent possible', used before verbs to maximise degree or quantity. It differs from 尽 (jǐn), which can have the same meaning but is more formal and also means 'furthest' (with location nouns). Unlike 尽快 (jǐn kuài 'as soon as possible'), 尽量 focuses on extent, not speed.
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 wánchéng zuòyè.I will finish the homework as much as possible.
- 尽量。jǐn liàng duō hē shuǐ duì shēntǐ hǎo.Drinking as much water as possible is good for your health.
Grammar
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