尽量
Traditional: 盡量
English Meaning
- as much as possible
- to the greatest extent
📚 Example Sentences
我会尽量帮助你。
I will help you as much as possible.
请尽量早点儿来。
Please come as early as possible.
他尽量保持冷静。
He tries his best to stay calm.
我尽量早睡。
I try to sleep early as much as possible.
他尽量帮忙。
He helps to the best of his ability.
💡 Memory Tip
Imagine giving your best effort to finish a **gin** and tonic, but you only have a **liang** (ounce) left—you drink it "as much as possible."
📝 Usage Notes
Make an effort to the greatest extent possible, but accept that there may be limitations. For example, use it to say "I'll try my best to arrive on time."
📖 Grammar Points
It is an adverb that should be placed before the verb it modifies to express doing something to the fullest extent possible.
🏯 Cultural Notes
It reflects a pragmatic and diligent approach, often used to express a committed effort while leaving room for practical constraints.
🔄 Similar Words
尽力 (jìnlì), 竭力 (jiélì), 尽可能 (jìn kěnéng)
