尽管
jǐnguǎn
Meaning
尽管 is a conjunction meaning “although”, “though”, “even though”, or “despite”.
The first clause states a real fact or existing situation; the second presents an unexpected or contrasting result.
The second clause is often introduced by: 但是 — but 可是 — however 却 — yet 还是 — still
Basic structure
尽管 + Fact，(但是 / 可是 / 却 / 还是) + Result
Examples
尽管已经毕业这么多年，我们还是经常联系的。
Although we graduated many years ago, we still keep in touch regularly.
男朋友送给我的这份礼物尽管不贵，但却让我非常感动。
Although the gift from my boyfriend wasn't expensive, it moved me deeply.
叔叔最大的爱好就是打篮球。
My uncle's favourite hobby is playing basketball.
尽管现在工作很忙，可到了周末他还是会跟朋友去打球。
Although he's very busy with work now, he still plays basketball with his friends at the weekend.
尽管 vs. 即使
尽管 → introduces a real fact or existing situation.
尽管今天下雨，我们还是去了。
Although it rained today, we still went.
即使 → introduces a hypothetical condition.
即使明天下雨，我们也去。
Even if it rains tomorrow, we'll still go.
Quick comparison
| 尽管 | 即使 |
|---|---|
| although, even though | even if |
| a real fact | a hypothetical condition |
| often with 但是、可是、却、还是 | usually with 也 |
尽管 → despite a real fact
即使 → even under a hypothetical condition