Connects the first part of a sentence to show a concession, often used with [[但是|但是|dan4 shi4]], [[还是|還是|hai2 shi5]], or [[却|卻|que4]]; similar to [[虽然|雖然|sui1 ran2]].

as quickly or as soon as possible; with the greatest speed possible

to the greatest extent; to the best of one's ability or capacity; as far as possible; to the limit of one's ability

To the best of one's ability; to do everything within one's power to make a possibility a reality.

As early as possible; to do something at the earliest possible time.

to prioritize as much as possible; to handle or arrange in the first instance or at the earliest possible time

(colloquial) always; all the time; constantly; used to show that an action continues without stopping, similar to [[一直|一直|yi1 zhi2]] or [[总是|總是|zong3 shi4]]

quite enough; plenty; ample; more than sufficient; used in spoken language to describe having enough of something to meet a need

Used in literary contexts to mean "even if" or "no matter how".

to give precedence or priority to something; to do things in a certain order of importance

To yield or defer to others; to let others take precedence or have the best of something.

the furthest inside; the very back or innermost part

the place that is furthest inside; the very back or deep end