Usage and Nuances
The character 尽 (jìn) primarily means "to exhaust," "to use up," or "to do one's utmost." It often appears in contexts where resources, efforts, or time are completely consumed or fully dedicated.
Common Collocations
- 尽力 (jìn lì): to do one's best, to exert all effort
- 尽快 (jìn kuài): as soon as possible, promptly
- 尽可能 (jìn kě néng): as much as possible
Practical Notes
尽 is frequently used in formal or written Chinese to emphasize thoroughness or completeness. It can be followed by verbs or appear in set phrases. Unlike some synonyms like 用完 (to use up), 尽 often carries a stronger sense of doing something to the fullest extent.
Avoiding Confusion
Do not confuse 尽 with 尽管 (jǐn guǎn), which means "although" or "even though." 尽 focuses on completion or exhaustion, while 尽管 introduces concessive clauses.
Usage and Nuances
The character 尽 (jìn) primarily means "to exhaust," "to use up," or "to do one's utmost." It often appears in contexts where resources, efforts, or time are completely consumed or fully dedicated.
Common Collocations
- 尽力 (jìn lì): to do one's best, to exert all effort
- 尽快 (jìn kuài): as soon as possible, promptly
- 尽可能 (jìn kě néng): as much as possible
Practical Notes
尽 is frequently used in formal or written Chinese to emphasize thoroughness or completeness. It can be followed by verbs or appear in set phrases. Unlike some synonyms like 用完 (to use up), 尽 often carries a stronger sense of doing something to the fullest extent.
Avoiding Confusion
Do not confuse 尽 with 尽管 (jǐn guǎn), which means "although" or "even though." 尽 focuses on completion or exhaustion, while 尽管 introduces concessive clauses.
Usage and Nuances
The character 尽 (jìn) primarily means "to exhaust," "to use up," or "to do one's utmost." It often appears in contexts where resources, efforts, or time are completely consumed or fully dedicated.
Common Collocations
- 尽力 (jìn lì): to do one's best, to exert all effort
- 尽快 (jìn kuài): as soon as possible, promptly
- 尽可能 (jìn kě néng): as much as possible
Practical Notes
尽 is frequently used in formal or written Chinese to emphasize thoroughness or completeness. It can be followed by verbs or appear in set phrases. Unlike some synonyms like 用完 (to use up), 尽 often carries a stronger sense of doing something to the fullest extent.
Avoiding Confusion
Do not confuse 尽 with 尽管 (jǐn guǎn), which means "although" or "even though." 尽 focuses on completion or exhaustion, while 尽管 introduces concessive clauses.