尽管
jǐnguǎn
Although, even though
How to say “although… but…” in Chinese with 尽管 (jǐnguǎn)
尽管 (jǐnguǎn)⋯⋯，但是 (dànshì)⋯⋯
尽管 (jìn guǎn) — although… but…
HSK 4"But" Statements
尽管 (jǐnguǎn)⋯⋯，但是 (dànshì)⋯⋯
HSK 4"But" Statements尽管 (jìn guǎn) — although… but…
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.
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.
尽管他很忙但是他会来。
Jǐnguǎn tā hěn máng dànshì tā huì lái.
Although he is very busy, he will still come.
尽管下雨但是我去。
Jǐnguǎn xiàyǔ dànshì wǒ qù.
Although it is raining, I am going.
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.
尽管他很忙但是他会来。
Jǐnguǎn tā hěn máng dànshì tā huì lái.
Although he is very busy, he will still come.
尽管下雨但是我去。
Jǐnguǎn xiàyǔ dànshì wǒ qù.
Although it is raining, I am going.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “although… but…” in Chinese with 尽管?
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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原来 — it turns out, originally
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