尽管 (jǐnguǎn) — although; even though

尽管 (jǐnguǎn)

尽管 is a conjunction meaning "although" or "even though," used to introduce a clause that acknowledges a fact while the main clause states a contrasting or unexpected result.

Meanings

1. [conjunction] although; even though; despite the fact that

Example Sentences

尽管很累，他还是坚持完成了工作。 Jǐnguǎn hěn lèi, tā háishì jiānchí wánchéngle gōngzuò. Although he was very tired, he still persisted and finished the work.

尽管困难重重，我们没有放弃。 Jǐnguǎn kùnnán chóngchóng, wǒmen méiyǒu fàngqì. Even though there were many difficulties, we did not give up.

尽管她不同意，也没有说出来。 Jǐnguǎn tā bù tóngyì, yě méiyǒu shuō chūlái. Although she disagreed, she did not say anything.

尽管外面下雨，他们还是出发了。 Jǐnguǎn wàimiàn xià yǔ, tāmen háishì chūfāle. Even though it was raining outside, they still set off.

Collocations

Usage Notes

尽管 is typically used at the beginning of a sentence and is usually paired with 但是, 还是, or 也 in the second clause to show contrast. It is slightly more formal than 虽然 but they are often interchangeable. The key difference is that 尽管 often emphasizes a stronger contrast.

Memory Hook

尽管 literally contains 尽 (to the full extent) and 管 (to manage/control): even when something is fully in control or fully known, the main clause still surprises you. The contrast is maximized.