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Expressing "as much as possible" with 尽量 ("jin3liang4")

尽量 jǐnliàng

Adverb
HSK 4

Structure

尽量 + Verb / Adj.

Definition

尽量，表示尽最大努力，尽可能。

As much as possible; to the best of one's ability.

Usage

用在动词前面，表示努力做到某种程度或范围。常用于表达建议、要求或愿望。

Used before a verb to indicate doing something to the greatest extent possible. Commonly used to express suggestions, requests, or wishes.

Examples

  • 1 请尽量早点来。 (Please come as early as possible.)
  • 2 我们要尽量节约用水。 (We need to save water as much as possible.)
  • 3 你尽量多休息，别太累了。 (You should rest as much as possible; don't get too tired.)
  • 4 他会尽量帮助你的。 (He will help you as much as he can.)
  • 5 尽量保持安静，不要打扰别人。 (Try to keep as quiet as possible; don't disturb others.)

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