HSK 5

尽管⋯⋯,名声/可是⋯⋯

尽管⋯⋯,但是/可是⋯⋯ (Although⋯⋯, but⋯⋯)

Explanation

This structure is used to express a contrast between two clauses. '尽管' (although) introduces the first clause, acknowledging a fact or situation, while '但是/可是' (but) introduces the second clause, presenting an opposite result or situation, often unexpected or undesirable. For example: '尽管这次考试很难' (although the exam was very difficult), but '很多人都通过了' (many people passed). This structure emphasizes the clear opposition between two situations.

Examples

尽管这次考试很难,但是很多人都通过了。
jǐnguǎnzhèkǎoshìhěnnándànshìhěnduōréndōutōngguòle
尽管外面在下雨,可是他一定要去超市买东西。
jǐnguǎnwàimiànzàixiàshìdìngyàochāoshìmǎidōng
尽管他不接受我的意见,可是我有意见还是要向他提。
jǐnguǎnjiēshòudejiànshìyǒujiànháishìyàoxiàng

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The grammar point “尽管⋯⋯,名声/可是⋯⋯” (尽管⋯⋯,但是/可是⋯⋯ (Although⋯⋯, but⋯⋯)) is one of the key structures at HSK 5. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.

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