鉴于

jiàn yú

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Preposition Common

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Definitions

1. in view of
2. seeing that
3. considering
4. whereas

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 因为 yīn wèi 因为 yīn wèi because because, used for causation; '鉴于' is more formal: because

Synonyms

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• 由于 yóu yú 由于 yóu yú due to used to introduce a reason or cause, 'due to': due to

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not confuse 鉴于 (in view of) with 基于 (based on); 鉴于 introduces a reason, 基于 a basis.

Formality

鉴于 is formal, common in written Chinese and official contexts, less frequent in casual speech.

Example Sentences

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鉴于 天气不好，我们决定取消活动。

In view of the bad weather, we decided to cancel the event.

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Words Containing 鉴于

• 有鉴于此 有鉴于此 yǒu jiàn yú cǐ: in view of this

Child Words of 鉴于

• 于 于 yú: (of time or place) in; at; on
• 鉴 鉴 jiàn: to reflect