AdverbsHSK 5
Expressing "feel free" with 尽管
Use 尽管 before a verb to mean "feel free to do something" or "go right ahead." It often follows a condition or offer, giving the listener permission to act. Don't confuse this adverb with the conjunction 尽管 meaning "although."
Structure
尽管 + Verb
often used after a clause that sets up a condition or offer
Examples
- 大家有话尽管说。Dàjiā yǒu huà jǐnguǎn shuō.Feel free to speak up if you have anything to say.
- 有什么问题尽管问。Yǒu shénme wèntí jǐnguǎn wèn.Feel free to ask if you have any questions.
- 有什么事尽管找我。Yǒu shénme shì jǐnguǎn zhǎo wǒ.Feel free to ask me for help if you need anything.
- 想吃什么尽管点,我请客。Xiǎng chī shénme jǐnguǎn diǎn, wǒ qǐngkè.Feel free to order anything you like. My treat.
- 尽管去做,不要担心结果。Jǐnguǎn qù zuò, bùyào dānxīn jiéguǒ.Feel free to just do it. Don't worry about the result.