尽量 (jǐn liàng): to the best of one’s ability

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 5adverb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: to the best of one’s ability
Characters: 2
Part of speech: adverb
HSK level: HSK 5

Full definitions

as much as possible
to the greatest extent

Chinese explanation

表示在条件允许的范围内，尽自己最大的努力去做某事，追求达到最好的程度。常用来劝告或表示自己会努力做到。例如：我会尽量帮你。
有时也指尽可能多或少，根据具体语境决定方向。例如：请尽量早点来。

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Character breakdown

HSK 7

to the greatest extent

HSK 5

to measure

Example sentences

The doctor said this medicine irritates the stomach, so take it after meals as much as possible, not on an empty stomach.

The exam time is very tight, so the teacher reminded us to do the easy questions first as much as possible and not spend too much time on the difficult ones.

On moving day, he put heavy things at the bottom of the boxes as much as possible and light things on top, so they wouldn't break easily when carried.

The two of them had a fight. As a friend, I try as much as possible not to take either side; I just listen to each of them talk about their own thoughts.

Although he is very busy with work, he tries to spare half an hour for exercise every day as much as possible; even if it's just walking a few laps quickly, it's good for his health.

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