尽量 jǐnliàng as much as possible
as much as possible; to the greatest extent
How to remember 尽量: 尽 exhaust + 量 measure = as much as possible.
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How it is used
- "As much as possible / to the greatest extent," before a verb: 尽量早点来 (jǐnliàng zǎodiǎn lái) come as early as you can.
- Read jǐn; expresses making the maximum effort within limits.
- Common softener in advice: 尽量少吃 try to eat less.
Example sentences
- 尽量别迷路。 Jǐnliàng bié mílù.Try not to get lost.
- 请尽量慢点说。 Qǐng jǐnliàng màndiǎn shuō.Please speak as slowly as possible.
- 尽量别忘掉任何事。 Jǐnliàng bié wàngdiào rènhé shì.Try not to forget anything.