as much as possible · to the greatest extent

jǐn liàng

j+ǐn·3rd tonel+iàng·4th tone

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Try to make the most of your time.

尽量试着用好你的时间。

I'm trying to save room for dessert.

我尽量留着胃吃甜点。

I just try not to think about it.

我尽量不去想它。

I try not to laugh at my own jokes, but we all know I'm hilarious.

我尽量不对我自己的笑话发笑，但是我们都知道我很搞笑。

Try not to get lost.

尽量别迷路。

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