尽管如此 (jǐn) — nevertheless, even so, in spite of that

Definition

尽管如此 is a fixed phrase meaning 'nevertheless' or 'even so'. It is used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts what was just said. The literal meaning is 'although it is like this', but it functions as a single conjunctive phrase. You can place it at the beginning of a sentence or clause, followed by a comma. It is similar to 虽然如此 but slightly more formal.

neverthelesseven soin spite of that

Examples

，尽管如此，。
Tiānqì bù hǎo, jǐn, wǒmen háishì qù le gōngyuán.
The weather was bad; nevertheless, we still went to the park.
，尽管如此，。
Tā méiyǒu wánchéng zuòyè, jǐn, lǎoshī bìng méiyǒu pīpíng tā.
He didn't finish his homework; nevertheless, the teacher didn't criticize him.
，尽管如此，。
Gōngsī miànlín hěnduō kùnnán, jǐn, tāmen háishì jiānchí le xiàlái.
The company faced many difficulties; nevertheless, they persevered.

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