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尽量 (jǐnliàng) is an adverb meaning "as much as possible" or "to the greatest extent". In this article, we will do our best to explain how to use it!
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Structure
Using 尽量 is as simple as adding it before a verb.
尽量 + Verb
Examples
- 我 会 尽量 帮 你 的。I will help you as much as I can.
- 你 尽量 说 吧，我们 都 有 耐心 听。Do your best to speak, we'll all listen patiently.
- 你 看 书 吧，我 尽量 不 打扰 你。Go ahead and study, I'll do my best to not disturb you.
- 你 应该 尽量 多 陪 陪 孩子。You should do as much as possible to be with the children.
See also
Sources and further reading
Books
- 现代汉语八百词（增订本） (pp. 308) →buy
Dictionaries
- 现代汉语词典（第5版） (pp. 709) →buy
Websites
- ChinesePod[[1]]
