尽量

• 拼音: jǐn liàng
• 汉字拆解: 尽 = simplified from 盡, depicting a hand wiping a vessel clean; 量 = 日 (sun) + 一 + 里 (inside), originally related to measuring

含义

As much as possible; to the greatest extent. Used before a verb to indicate making one's best effort.

Indicates that the speaker will try their best within given constraints. Softer than 一定 (definitely), as it implies effort without guaranteeing the outcome. Commonly used in requests, promises, and advice.

例句

1. 请尽量早一点来。
2. 考试的时候要尽量仔细。
3. 我尽量在周五之前完成。

用法指南

语境: requests, advice, everyday

语气: encouraging

正确说法

• 你尽量多喝水。(Try to drink as much water as possible.)
• 我会尽量帮你的。(I'll do my best to help you.)

错误说法

• 我尽量一定来。(Don't combine 尽量 with 一定 — they conflict. 尽量 means 'I'll try my best' while 一定 means 'definitely.' Choose one or the other.)

起源与历史

Compound of 尽 (to exhaust, to the utmost) and 量 (measure, capacity). Together meaning 'to the full measure of one's capacity.'

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal