尽管
Used to introduce a fact that makes the main statement surprising. It functions like 'although' or 'even though' in English.
Examples
3 of 5尽管研究经费有限，科学家们仍取得了突破。
Despite limited research funding, scientists still made a breakthrough.
尽管他很累，但他还是完成了工作。
Even though he was tired, he still finished the work.
尽管面临挑战，公司去年的利润依然增长了。
Despite facing challenges, the company's profits still grew last year.
Word Family
Memory Tip
尽 (to the full) + 管 (to manage/care). Even if you manage things to the full extent, the result is still X.
Quick Quiz
___遇到了很多困难，他依然没有放弃。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 尽管
Examples
尽管研究经费有限，科学家们仍取得了突破。
academicDespite limited research funding, scientists still made a breakthrough.
尽管他很累，但他还是完成了工作。
everydayEven though he was tired, he still finished the work.
尽管面临挑战，公司去年的利润依然增长了。
businessDespite facing challenges, the company's profits still grew last year.
尽管意见不同，我们还是保持着友谊。
formalDespite our different opinions, we still maintain our friendship.
尽管去吃吧，我请客。
informalFeel free to eat; it's my treat. (Note: different usage here as adverb)
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
尽管说
feel free to speak
尽管去做
feel free to do it
尽管困难
despite the difficulties
Often Confused With
虽然 is a standard 'although'. 尽管 can be stronger and can also be used as an adverb meaning 'feel free to'.
Usage Notes
In IELTS writing, using '尽管' followed by '但是' or '还是' shows good control of complex sentence structures.
Common Mistakes
Do not forget the '但是' or '还是' in the second clause, as Chinese grammar usually requires a pair of conjunctions.
Memory Tip
尽 (to the full) + 管 (to manage/care). Even if you manage things to the full extent, the result is still X.
Word Origin
尽 (utmost) + 管 (to care/interfere).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
___遇到了很多困难，他依然没有放弃。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 尽管
Related Grammar Rules
Related Vocabulary
More logic words
对应
B1To correspond to or match something else. It describes a relationship where one thing relates directly to another in a different system.
具体
B1Relating to a particular thing rather than a general one; clear and detailed. It is the opposite of abstract or vague.
不仅
B1Used to indicate that something else is also true in addition to the first thing mentioned. It is usually paired with '而且' or '也'.
实际上
B1Used to emphasize the real facts of a situation, especially when they are different from what people believe or expect. Functions like 'actually' or 'in fact'.
确定
B1To decide definitely or to find out exactly. It involves making something certain or confirming a fact.
绝对
B1Not qualified or limited in any way; total. Used to emphasize that something is completely true or certain.
反之
B1Conversely; on the contrary; otherwise. It is used to introduce a statement that is the opposite or the reverse of the one previously mentioned.
意味着
B1To mean, signify, or imply. It links a fact to its logical consequence or meaning.
归纳
B1To summarize or conclude from a set of facts or observations; to categorize information into a general rule.
关联
B1A connection between two or more things; to be linked or associated.
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