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The word 尽管 is formed by combining the character 尽, which carries the core meaning of "to exhaust" or "to the utmost", with the character 管, which fundamentally means "to manage" or "to be in charge of". Together, they create a conceptual compound where the sense of "exhausting all management" or "fully taking charge (of a consideration)" evolved into the concessive meaning of "even though" or "despite", implying that a certain point is fully acknowledged or managed before introducing a contrasting fact.

Example Sentences Hide

尽管他很忙，但他来了。

Jǐn guǎn tā hěn máng, dàn tā lái le.

Although he was busy, he came.

尽管天气不好，比赛还是进行了。

Jǐn guǎn tiān qì bù hǎo, bǐ sài hái shì jìn xíng le.

Although the weather was bad, the match still took place.

尽管我知道答案，但我没有说出来。

Jǐn guǎn wǒ zhī dào dá àn, dàn wǒ méi yǒu shuō chū lái.

Although I knew the answer, I didn't say it out.

尽管面临很多困难，他们始终坚持自己的梦想。

Jǐn guǎn miàn lín hěn duō kùn nan, tā men shǐ zhōng jiān chí zì jǐ de mèng xiǎng.

Although facing many difficulties, they always persevered in their dreams.

尽管你对此有疑问，但请尽管提出，我们会详细解答。

Jǐn guǎn nǐ duì cǐ yǒu yí wèn, dàn qǐng jǐn guǎn tí chū, wǒ men huì xiáng xì jiě dá.

Although you have doubts about this, please feel free to raise them, and we will explain in detail.

Word Definition - 尽管

jǐn guǎn despite; although; even though; in spite of; unhesitatingly; do not hesitate (to ask, complain etc); (go ahead and do it) without hesitating

Individual Character Details

尽 jǐn, jìn
管 guǎn, guǎn, guǎn