Decoded Slug: 尽管...但是... (jǐnguǎn... dànshì...) - Although... but...
Mandarin Grammar Point
尽管...但是... (jǐnguǎn... dànshì...) - Although... but...
尽管...但是... (jǐnguǎn... dànshì...) - Although... but...
Short explanation:
Used when expressing a certain circumstance or fact, only to then state something in contrast.
Formation:
尽管 + Statement 1, 但是 + Statement 2
Examples:
尽管他已经很努力了，但是他还是没能达到目标。
Jǐnguǎn tā yǐjīng hěn nǔlì le, dànshì tā háishi méi néng dádào mùbiāo.
Although he has worked very hard, he still couldn't reach the goal.
尽管这部电影很有名，但是我没有看过。
Jǐnguǎn zhè bù diànyǐng hěn yǒumíng, dànshì wǒ méiyǒu kànguò.
Although this film is very famous, I have not seen it.
尽管他很忙，但是他总是抽时间帮助别人。
Jǐnguǎn tā hěn máng, dànshì tā zǒngshì chōu shíjiān bāngzhù biérén.
Although he is very busy, he always finds time to help others.
尽管我失败了，但是我不会放弃的。
Jǐnguǎn wǒ shībài le, dànshì wǒ bù huì fàngqì de.
Although I failed, I will not give up.
Long explanation:
The Mandarin Chinese phrase '尽管...但是... (jǐnguǎn... dànshì...)' is equivalent to 'although... but...' in English. This structure is used to express how despite a certain circumstance, fact, or condition given in the initial clause, the outcome in the following clause contrasts with it. The '尽管 (jǐnguǎn)' signifies 'despite' or 'although' and '但是 (dànshì)' introduces the contrasting outcome or thought.
