Decoded Slug: 尽管 (jǐn guǎn) - Although, even though
Mandarin Grammar Point
尽管 (jǐn guǎn) - Although, even though
尽管 (jǐn guǎn) - Although, even though
Short explanation:
Used to express a contrast or contradiction between two clauses.
Formation:
尽管 + Clause 1, (但是/不过/可是 - optional) + Clause 2
Examples:
尽管天气很冷，他还是决定出门去跑步。
Jǐnguǎn tiānqì hěn lěng, tā háishì juédìng chūmén qù pǎobù.
Although the weather is very cold, he still decided to go out for a run.
尽管他是我的好朋友，但是我并不完全同意他的观点。
Jǐnguǎn tā shì wǒ de hǎo péngyǒu, dànshì wǒ bìng bù wánquán tóngyì tā de guāndiǎn.
Even though he is my good friend, I don't entirely agree with his views.
尽管她工作非常忙，可是她还是尽力抽出时间来陪孩子。
Jǐnguǎn tā gōngzuò fēicháng máng, kěshì tā háishì jìnlì chōuchū shíjiān lái péi háizǐ.
Even though she is very busy at work, she still tries to take time to be with her child.
尽管我们尽力了，但是我们还是没能赶上最后的列车。
Jǐnguǎn wǒmen jìnlìle, dànshì wǒmen háishì méi néng gǎn shàng zuìhòu de lièchē.
Although we tried our best, we still couldn't catch the last train.
Long explanation:
The Mandarin Chinese word '尽管 (jǐn guǎn)' is a conjunction word used to introduce a concessive clause. It means 'although' or 'even though' in English, and is used to show a contrast or contradiction between two clauses. The condition stated in the '尽管' clause does not influence or change the situation stated in the main clause.
