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How to say “although… but…” in Chinese with 尽管 (jǐnguǎn)

尽管 (jǐnguǎn)⋯⋯，但是 (dànshì)⋯⋯

Expressing "although" with "尽管 (jǐnguǎn)"

HSK 4"But" Statements

Rule structure

尽管 (jǐnguǎn) introduces a concession. It is stronger than 虽然 (suīrán) and is often used in formal/written contexts. The clause after the comma must contain a contrasting result.

Examples

尽管我很生气，但是我没发脾气。

Jǐnguǎn wǒ hěn shēngqì, dànshì wǒ méi fā píqì.

Although I was very angry, I didn't lose my temper.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Expressing "although" with "尽管 (jǐnguǎn)"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: 尽管 (jǐnguǎn)⋯⋯，但是 (dànshì)⋯⋯. For example: 尽管我很生气，但是我没发脾气。 — “Although I was very angry, I didn't lose my temper.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

尽管我很生气，但是我没发脾气。 — “Although I was very angry, I didn't lose my temper.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 4.

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