尽量

jǐn liàng

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Adverb Common

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尽量

jìn liàng Grammar term as much as possible; to the greatest extent

尽量

jǐn liàng Adverb as much as possible; to the greatest extent

Definitions

1. as much as possible
2. to the greatest extent

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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最少

zuì shǎo

at least

as little as possible, opposite of '尽量' when it means 'as much as possible'

Synonyms

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尽可能

jǐn kě néng

as far as possible

interchangeable in most contexts meaning 'as much as possible'

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Don't confuse with '尽快' (as soon as possible); '尽量' focuses on degree or effort, not speed.

Example Sentences

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我会尽量早点到。

I will try to arrive as early as possible.

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Child Words of 尽量

尽

jǐn

to the greatest extent

to use up

to measure

capacity

尽量