HSK 5 · VERSION 2.0#12
Expressing “As Much As Possible” with “jìnliàng”
尽量
How it works
尽量 (jìnliàng) means “as much as possible” or “to the greatest extent possible.” It is used when the speaker wants to say that someone should try their best within certain limits.
The pattern
尽量 (jìnliàng) + Verb / Predicate
Example sentences
为了身体健康,你应该尽量少熬夜。
For the sake of your health, you should stay up late as little as possible.
请大家尽量提前到场,不要迟到。
Please arrive as early as possible and do not be late.
这段时间工作比较忙,我会尽量抽时间陪家人。
Work is rather busy during this period, but I will make as much time as possible for my family.
Key point
尽量 (jìnliàng) emphasizes effort within realistic limits, not absolute ability.