尽管
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
男朋友送给我的这份礼物尽管不贵，但却让我非常感动
叔叔最大的爱好就是打篮球
尽管现在工作很忙，可到了周末他还是会跟朋友去打球
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
即使 → introduces a hypothetical condition.
即使明天下雨，我们也去
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