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尽管 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
尽管jǐnguǎndespiteHSK 4, c, rank #1111, Hard
尽管jǐnguǎnalthoughHSK 4, c, rank #1111, Hard
尽管jǐnguǎneven thoughHSK 4, c, rank #1111, Hard
尽管jǐnguǎnin spite ofHSK 4, c, rank #1111, Hard
尽管jǐnguǎnunhesitatinglyHSK 4, c, rank #1111, Hard
尽管jǐnguǎndo not hesitate (to ask, complain etc)HSK 4, c, rank #1111, Hard
尽管jǐnguǎn(go ahead and do it) without hesitatingHSK 4, c, rank #1111, Hard
jǐnguǎn(jin3guan3) T3
  1. 1despite
  2. 2although
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March 24, 2026
尽管(儘管)jǐnguǎn(jin3guan3)

尽管 (jǐn guǎn) is used to express a concession, similar to 'despite' or 'although' in English. It introduces a clause that acknowledges a condition or situation that might usually prevent the action in the main clause, but does not in this case.

Frequency#1111DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the ability to express concession reflects a nuanced understanding of relationships and social dynamics, often emphasizing harmony despite differences. This reflects a broader cultural value of resilience and perseverance.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person confidently climbing a steep mountain despite the challenges ahead. The character 尽 (jǐn) resembles a person reaching out, while 管 (guǎn) can remind you of a pipe that channels strength. Together, they symbolize overcoming obstacles without hesitation.

Meanings of 尽管

jǐnguǎn(jin3guan3)
1despite
2although
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About 尽管

尽管Simplified
儘管Traditional
—Strokes
—Radical
连词连词conjunction (conj.)Part of Speech
#1111Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2

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Quick Contrast

尽管 (jǐnguǎn) vs 尽管如此 (jǐnguǎn rúcǐ) — use 尽管 (jǐnguǎn) for introducing a concession directly, while 尽管如此 (jǐnguǎn rúcǐ) is used to emphasize the concession followed by a contrasting outcome.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a person confidently climbing a steep mountain despite the challenges ahead. The character 尽 (jǐn) resembles a person reaching out, while 管 (guǎn) can remind you of a pipe that channels strength. Together, they symbolize overcoming obstacles without hesitation.

Usage Notes

尽管 is often followed by a statement that presents a contrasting idea, so be careful to structure your sentences correctly. It is used in both formal and informal contexts, but ensure you use it appropriately to convey the intended concession. Common collocations include 尽管...还是... (despite... still...).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 4 word, 尽管 connects well with other conjunctions and transitional phrases at this level. Focus on practicing its usage in sentences to understand its role in expressing contrast or concession in conversations.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the ability to express concession reflects a nuanced understanding of relationships and social dynamics, often emphasizing harmony despite differences. This reflects a broader cultural value of resilience and perseverance.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 尽管 with 但是 (dàn shì) in sentence construction. For example, saying '尽管我很忙，但是我会来' is incorrect; the correct phrasing is '尽管我很忙，我还是会来.'

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Component Characters

尽jìnto the greatest extent
HSK 66 strokes尸
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管guǎnto take care (of)
HSK 414 strokes⺮
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Grammar Patterns of 尽管

尽管 functions as a conjunction — it connects clauses or phrases. Many Chinese conjunctions come in pairs (虽然…但是…, 因为…所以…); use them at the front of the clauses they link. It carries 7 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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____这次考试很难，但是很多人都通过了。

Even though this exam was very hard, many people passed.

Example Sentences for 尽管 (10)

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尽管是10年前出版的，这本书仍值得大力推荐。

jìn guǎn shì10 10 nián qián chū bǎn， de ， zhè běn shū réng zhí dé dà lì。

Though ten years old, this book is highly recommended.
2
这位绅士，尽管年事已高，仍然帮着凯瑟琳回到座位上。

zhè wèi shēn shì， ， jìn guǎn nián shì yǐ， gāo ， réng rán bāng zháo kǎi sè lín huí dào zuò。

The gentleman, despite his advanced years, helped Kathryn back to her seat.
3
尽管这辆汽车基本状况良好，我还是担心一些地方不够安全。

jìn guǎn zhè liàng qì chē jī běn zhuàng kuàng liáng hǎo， ， wǒ huán shì dān xīn yī xiē dì fāng bù gòu ān。

Although the car is basically sound, I was worried about certain areas.
4
尽管这篇关于人质的报道有些夸大其词，但还算公正。

jìn guǎn zhè piān guān yú rén zhì de bào dào yǒu xiē kuā dà qí cí， ， dàn huán suàn gōng。

The reporting of the hostage story was fair, if sometimes overblown.
5
尽管他家境一般，但也并不贫穷。

jìn guǎn tā jiā jìng yī bān， ， dàn yě bìng bù pín。

Though his background was modest, it was in no sense deprived.
6
尽管他只是在咕哝，可是他的措词却让罗德妮恼火。

jìn guǎn tā zhī shì zài gū nóng， ， kě shì tā de cuò cí què ràng luó dé nī nǎo。

Although he was only grumbling, his choice of words made Rodney angry.
7
尽管有病在身，他仍顽强地坚持工作。

jìn guǎn yǒu bìng zài shēn， ， tā réng wán qiáng dì jiān chí gōng。

In spite of his illness, he clung tenaciously to his job.
8
尽管有缺陷，这部电影还是迅速成为了一部经典作品。

jìn guǎn yǒu quē xiàn， ， zhè bù diàn yǐng huán shì xùn sù chéng wéi le yī bù jīng diǎn zuò。

For all its faults, the film instantly became a classic.
9
尽管有过各种各样的男朋友，马德琳过去和现在一直都非常自立。

jìn guǎn yǒu guò gè zhǒng gè yàng de nán péng yǒu， ， mǎ dé lín guò qù hé xiàn zài yī zhí dū fēi cháng zì。

Although she had various boyfriends, Madeleine was, and remains, fiercely self-sufficient.
10
尽管存在种种不利情况，公路还是仅用8个月就完工了。

jìn guǎn cún zài zhǒng zhǒng bù lì qíng kuàng， ， gōng lù huán shì jǐn8 yòng 8 gè yuè jiù wán。

Despite the adverse conditions, the road was finished in just eight months.

Cultural Notes for 尽管

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the ability to express concession reflects a nuanced understanding of relationships and social dynamics, often emphasizing harmony despite differences. This reflects a broader cultural value of resilience and perseverance.

Frequently Asked Questions about 尽管

Yes, 尽管 can be used at the beginning to introduce a contrasting idea, followed by a clause.