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.

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