Decoded Slug: 尽管 (jǐnguǎn) - Even though, despite
Mandarin Grammar Point
尽管 (jǐnguǎn) - Even though, despite
尽管 (jǐnguǎn) - Even though, despite
Short explanation:
Used to indicate contrast between two things or situations.
Formation:
尽管 + Statement 1, (Outcome/Statement 2)
Examples:
尽管他已经努力了，但是他还是没能赢得比赛。
Jǐnguǎn tā yǐjīng nǔlì le, dànshì tā háishì méinéng yíngdé bǐsài.
Even though he tried hard, he still didn't win the game.
尽管天气很冷，我们还是决定去公园散步。
Jǐnguǎn tiānqì hěn lěng, wǒmen háishì juédìng qù gōngyuán sànbù.
Despite the chilly weather, we decided to go for a walk in the park.
尽管这个问题很难，我还是决定尝试解答。
Jǐnguǎn zhège wèntí hěn nán, wǒ háishì juédìng chángshì jiědá.
Even though this question is difficult, I still decided to attempt to answer.
尽管他对我很生气，我还是选择原谅他。
Jǐnguǎn tā duì wǒ hěn shēngqì, wǒ háishì xiǎnzé yuánliàng tā.
Despite him being very angry at me, I still chose to forgive him.
Long explanation:
The Mandarin Chinese word '尽管 (jǐnguǎn)' is a conjunction used in sentences to bring out a contrast or counter point. It is the equivalent of 'even though' or 'despite' in English, usually followed by a contrasting clause to emphasize the contradiction or unexpected outcome.