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尽

jǐn

to the greatest extent; to try one's utmost

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  • 请尽可能保留原始数据,以免后续审计无法追溯决策依据。 Qǐng jǐn kěnéng bǎoliú yuánshǐ shùjù, yǐmiǎn hòuxù shěnjì wúfǎ zhuīsù juécè yījù. Please retain the original data as far as possible, so that later audits can trace the basis for the decision.
  • 请你尽快把文件发给我。 Qǐng nǐ jǐnkuài bǎ wénjiàn fā gěi wǒ. Please send me the file as soon as possible.
  • 你尽量多喝水,这样感冒会好得快一点。 Nǐ jǐnliàng duō hē shuǐ, zhèyàng gǎnmào huì hǎo de kuài yìdiǎn. Drink as much water as you can, and your cold will get better faster.

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