Chinese Grammar Reference logo

    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing "no matter" with 不管 (bùguǎn)

    HSK 4
    Condition

    Structure

    不管 + Condition, 都/也 + Result

    Explanation

    不管 means "no matter" or "regardless of," introducing a condition that does not affect the outcome. It is typically followed by a question word or an either/or choice, and the main clause often contains 都 or 也. This structure emphasizes that the result stays the same under all circumstances.

    Examples

    • 不管天气怎么样，我每天都去跑步。

      bùguǎn tiānqì zěnmeyàng, wǒ měitiān dōu qù pǎobù.

      No matter what the weather is like, I go running every day.

    • 不管你同不同意，我都要去试试。

      bùguǎn nǐ tóng bù tóngyì, wǒ dōu yào qù shìshì.

      Whether you agree or not, I'm going to give it a try.

    • 不管多忙，她都会给妈妈打个电话。

      bùguǎn duō máng, tā dōu huì gěi māma dǎ ge diànhuà.

      No matter how busy she is, she always calls her mom.

    Similar Grammar

    Often Confused With