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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing "since" with 既然 (jìrán)

    HSK 4
    Condition
    Purpose & Reason

    Structure

    既然 + Established Fact, + 就/那 + Conclusion

    Explanation

    既然 (jìrán) means "since" or "now that" and introduces a fact or situation that has already occurred or been established. The second clause then draws a logical conclusion or suggestion based on that established fact.

    Examples

    • 既然你已经决定了，那就去做吧。

      Jìrán nǐ yǐjīng juédìng le, nà jiù qù zuò ba.

      Since you've already decided, then go ahead and do it.

    • 既然来了，就多待一会儿吧。

      Jìrán lái le, jiù duō dāi yíhuìr ba.

      Since you're already here, stay a while longer.

    • 既然大家都同意，我们就按这个计划走。

      Jìrán dàjiā dōu tóngyì, wǒmen jiù àn zhège jìhuà zǒu.

      Since everyone agrees, let's go with this plan.

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