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    Expressing "as much as possible" with 尽量 (jǐnliàng)

    HSK 4
    Degree & Intensity
    Manner & Method

    Structure

    Subject + 尽量 + Verb Phrase

    Explanation

    尽量 (jǐnliàng) is an adverb meaning "as much as possible" or "to the best of one's ability." It is placed before a verb to express that someone should try their hardest to do something, even if full success is not guaranteed.

    Examples

    • 开会的时候尽量不要迟到。

      Kāihuì de shíhou jǐnliàng bú yào chídào.

      Try not to be late for meetings.

    • 你尽量早点完成这个报告。

      Nǐ jǐnliàng zǎo diǎn wánchéng zhège bàogào.

      Try to finish this report as early as possible.

    • 我会尽量帮你想办法。

      Wǒ huì jǐnliàng bāng nǐ xiǎng bànfǎ.

      I'll try my best to help you figure something out.

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