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尽
jìn
Description
"尽"是一个常用的字，可以表示"完了"、"没有了"，也可以表示"用完全部"或"到达最大"的意思。
"尽" is a common character that can mean "finished", "none left", or "use all" or "reach the maximum".
比如"尽力"就是用出所有的力气去做一件事。
For example, "尽力" means to use all your strength to do something.
Meanings
尽jìn
to use up; to exhaust; to the utmost
我们要尽力做好这件事。
We must do our best to accomplish this task.
尽jìn
to finish; to end; to run out
他的钱都用尽了。
He has used up all his money.
尽jǐn
to the greatest extent; as far as possible
请尽早告诉我。
Please tell me as soon as possible.
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Notes
- Reading
尽 is jìn for "exhaust/finish" but jǐn in words like 尽量 and 尽管.
- Nuance
尽力 stresses full effort; 尽量 stresses doing as much as circumstances allow.
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