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既然

jì rán
HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Conjunction Common

Definitions

  1. 1. since
  2. 2. as
  3. 3. this being the case

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Word relationships

Related words

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由于
yóu yú

due to

Both mean 'since' but 由于 is more formal and often used in written language.

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with 就, 也, or 还 in the second clause to indicate a logical result, e.g., 既然……就…….

Common mistakes

Since 既然 already expresses a known fact, do not use it for unknown causes; use 因为 instead.

Grammar

Guides that feature 既然

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HSK 2.0 Level 4+ HSK 3.0 Level 4+ 6 min
既然...就...

Make “since this is true, then...” reasoning sentences.

Reading: jì rán Open guide

Example Sentences

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既然 下雨了，我们就不去了。
Since it's raining, we won't go.

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Child Words of 既然

既
jì

already

然
rán

correct