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Expressing "feel free" with 尽管 ("jin3guan3")

尽管 jǐnguǎn

Adverb
HSK 4

Structure

尽管 + Verb

Translations

  • feel free to

Definition

尽管在此用法中表示鼓励对方做某事，无需犹豫或顾虑，相当于“请随意”或“放心做”。

In this usage, 尽管 encourages the other person to do something without hesitation or concern, equivalent to 'feel free to' or 'go ahead.'

Usage

通常用于祈使句，后面跟动词短语，表示允许或鼓励对方做某事。可以单独使用，也可以与其他词搭配。

Usually used in imperative sentences, followed by a verb phrase, to permit or encourage someone to do something. Can be used alone or with other words.

Examples

  • 1 尽管问，我随时可以回答你的问题。 (Feel free to ask; I can answer your questions anytime.)
  • 2 你尽管用我的电脑，我没关系。 (Feel free to use my computer; I don't mind.)
  • 3 尽管吃，这里还有很多。 (Go ahead and eat; there's plenty more.)
  • 4 你有什么想法尽管说，我们一起讨论。 (Feel free to share any ideas you have; we'll discuss them together.)
  • 5 尽管试，失败了也没关系。 (Feel free to try; it's okay if you fail.)

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