Expressing "although" with "jinguan" (Redirected from ASGW863F) Level B2 Similar to Expressing "although" with "suiran" and "danshi" (B1) Used for Connecting ideas, Contrasting Keywords 尽管, 但是, 还是 Translations although, despite 尽管 (jǐnguǎn) means "although," and is a little stronger than 虽然, perhaps more like "even though." Contents 1 Structure 2 Examples 3 See also 4 Sources and further reading 4.1 Books Structure 尽管⋯⋯ ，但是 + Subj. + 还是⋯⋯ Examples 尽管 老板 最近 不在 ，我们 还是 不 能 偷懒 。 Despite the fact that the boss hasn't been around lately, we still can't be lazy. 尽管 我 很 生气 ，但是 我 没 发脾气 。 Even though I was angry, I didn't lose my temper. 尽管 警察 已经 找到 了 一些 证据 ，但是 他们 还是 不能 抓 那个 嫌疑人 。 Even though the police found some proof, they still couldn’t arrest the suspect. 尽管 他 的 书 很 有 争议 ，但 它 还是 出版 了 。 Even though his book is very controversial, it's still published. 尽管 困难 很多 ，但是 我们 不能 放弃 。 Even though there're many difficulties, we can't just give up on it. 尽管 很多人 批评 他 ，他 还是 坚持 这么 做 。 Despite the fact that many people criticize him, he still insists on doing it. 尽管 当时 很 危险 ，消防员 还是 勇敢 地 冲 了 进去 。 Even though it was very dangerous, the firefighters are still bravely running in. 可 or 但是 can be added before 还是 or 仍然 to further emphasize the shift in meaning in the second phrase. See also "Although" with "suiran" and "danshi" "Not… But Rather…" with "er shi" Sources and further reading Books New Practical Chinese Reader 4 (新实用汉语课本4) (pp. 206) →buy