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尽量 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
尽量jǐnliàngas much as possibleHSK 5, d, rank #1839, Medium
尽量jǐnliàngto the greatest extentHSK 5, d, rank #1839, Medium
尽量jìnliàngas much as possibleHSK 5, d, rank #1839, Medium
尽量jìnliàngto the greatest extentHSK 5, d, rank #1839, Medium
jǐnliàng(jin3liang4)
primary
 T3
  1. 1as much as possible
  2. 2to the greatest extent
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March 24, 2026
尽量(儘量)jǐnliàng(jin3liang4)

尽量 (jǐnliàng) means 'as much as possible' or 'to the greatest extent' in English. It is commonly used to express a recommendation or encouragement to maximize effort or action in a specific context, often implying flexibility or willingness to go beyond normal limits.

Frequency#1839DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of尽量 is often linked to the value of hard work and dedication, where individuals are encouraged to put forth their best effort in personal and professional endeavors, reflecting a collective responsibility.

Memory Tip

Imagine a giant 'jin' (进) door opening wide to let in as much light as possible, representing '尽' (to the greatest extent). The 'liang' (量) part can be thought of as a measuring cup overflowing, symbolizing the idea of maximizing or pouring out effort.

Meanings of 尽量

jǐnliàng(jin3liang4)
primary
1as much as possible
2to the greatest extent
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About 尽量

尽量Simplified
儘量Traditional
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副词fùcíadverb (adv.)Part of Speech
#1839Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2

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AI Study Notes for 尽量

Quick Contrast

尽量 (jǐnliàng) vs 尽可能 (jǐnkěnéng): use 尽量 when emphasizing effort or encouragement in a specific context, while 尽可能 is more about the general possibility of doing something.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a giant 'jin' (进) door opening wide to let in as much light as possible, representing '尽' (to the greatest extent). The 'liang' (量) part can be thought of as a measuring cup overflowing, symbolizing the idea of maximizing or pouring out effort.

Usage Notes

尽量 is typically used in both formal and informal contexts, but is often found in spoken language. Common collocations include 尽量做到 (do as much as possible) and 尽量避免 (avoid as much as possible). Be careful with the tone; the third tone in '尽' should not be pronounced as a second tone.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 5 word, 尽量 connects to other expressions of effort and intention at this level. Students should focus on using it in different contexts, such as expressing desire or obligation, to enhance their conversational skills.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of尽量 is often linked to the value of hard work and dedication, where individuals are encouraged to put forth their best effort in personal and professional endeavors, reflecting a collective responsibility.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 尽量 with similar phrases like 尽可能. For instance, saying '我尽可能去做' (I will try to do as much as possible) instead of '我尽量去做' can sound awkward. The correct usage emphasizes effort with 尽量.

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Component Characters

尽jìnto the greatest extent
HSK 66 strokes尸
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量liángto measure
HSK 412 strokes里
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Grammar Patterns of 尽量

尽量 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. It carries 2 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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Exercise 1 of 4

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志愿者要____自己克服困难。

Volunteers should try their best to overcome difficulties on their own.

Example Sentences for 尽量 (10)

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我尽量少得罪人。

wǒ jìn liáng shǎo dé zuì rén。

I try to offend the least amount of people possible.
2
这场战争必须速战速决，尽量兵不血刃。

zhè cháng zhàn zhēng bì xū sù zhàn sù jué， ， jìn liáng bīng bù xiě。

This war had to be fought fast and relatively bloodlessly.
3
我建议你尽量不要食用加工好的食品。

wǒ jiàn yì nǐ jìn liáng bù yào shí yòng jiā gōng hǎo de shí pǐn。

I recommend that you avoid processed foods whenever possible.
4
他已经准备好尽量巧妙地讨论这个问题。

tā yǐ jīng zhǔn bèi hǎo jìn liáng qiǎo miào dì tǎo lùn zhè gè wèn tí。

He's prepared to have a bash at discussing it intelligently.
5
那张咖啡桌是玻璃的，为的是尽量不惹眼。

nà zhāng kā fēi zhuō shì bō lí de， ， wéi de shì jìn liáng bù rě。

The coffee-table is glass, to be as unobtrusive as possible.
6
要尽量客观地分析情况，尤其是在工作上。

yào jìn liáng kè guān dì fēn xī qíng kuàng， ， yóu qí shì zài gōng zuò。

Try to view situations more objectively, especially with regard to work.
7
我尽量赶上今晚去卡拉奇的航班。

wǒ jìn liáng gǎn shàng jīn wǎn qù kǎ lā qí de háng bān。

I'lltry to get on the flight down to Karachi tonight.
8
她尽量不去看那张带有疤痕的丑陋脸庞。

tā jìn liáng bù qù kàn nà zhāng dài yǒu bā hén de chǒu lòu liǎn páng。

She tried not to look at the scarred, disfigured face.
9
为了尽量减低附带性破坏，轰炸须做到最大程度的精确。

wéi le jìn liáng jiǎn dī fù dài xìng pò huài， ， hōng zhà xū zuò dào zuì dà chéng dù de jīng。

To minimize collateral damage maximum precision in bombing was required.
10
花粉计数高时，尽量避免去乡村旅行。

huā fěn jì shù gāo shí， ， jìn liáng bì miǎn qù xiāng cūn lǚ。

Avoid trips to the country while the pollen count is high.
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Cultural Notes for 尽量

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the concept of尽量 is often linked to the value of hard work and dedication, where individuals are encouraged to put forth their best effort in personal and professional endeavors, reflecting a collective responsibility.

Frequently Asked Questions about 尽量

Yes, 尽量 can be used in formal writing, especially when discussing guidelines or recommendations.