HSK 5
尽管⋯⋯，但是/可是⋯⋯
jǐn guǎn ⋯ ⋯ ， dàn shì / kě shì ⋯ ⋯
尽管⋯⋯，但是/可是⋯⋯ (Although⋯⋯, but⋯⋯)
Explanation
尽管⋯⋯，但是/可是⋯⋯ is a compound sentence (a sentence with two or more clauses joined by conjunctions) expressing a turn in meaning (concession - contrast). 尽管 (jǐnguǎn) = although, acknowledging a fact; 但是 (dànshì)/可是 (kěshì) = but, introducing the opposite.
尽管 + [fact/situation]，但是/可是 + [opposite result]. The latter clause often also has 还是 (háishì = still) for emphasis.
When acknowledging that something is true (the exam is hard, it's raining) and then stating a result contrary to what would be expected from it (still passed, still went shopping). It emphasizes the contrast between two clauses that are both true.
尽管 is used for something that is REAL (has happened/is happening), unlike 即使 (jíshǐ = even if, used for a HYPOTHETICAL that may not happen). Saying 尽管下雨 means it is really raining; 即使下雨 means suppose it rains.
Since the first clause has 尽管, the latter clause must be 但是/可是, not 但是 together with 因为. Don't miswrite 尽管 as 不管 (bùguǎn = no matter, which pairs with 都/也 and question words, with a completely different meaning).
Examples
Although this exam was very hard, many people still passed.
Although it's raining outside, he insists on going to the supermarket to buy things.
Although he doesn't accept my opinion, when I have an opinion I still want to raise it with him.
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