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How to say “since… then…” in Chinese with 既然 (jìrán)

既然 (jìrán)⋯⋯，就 (jiù)⋯⋯

Expressing "since" with "既然 (jìrán)"

HSK 4Cause/Effect Statements

Rule structure

既然 (jìrán) means "since, now that". It introduces a fact that is already established, followed by a logical conclusion with 就 (jiù).

Examples

既然大家都到了，我们就开始吧。

Jìrán dàjiā dōu dào le, wǒmen jiù kāishǐ ba.

Since everyone has arrived, let’s begin.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Expressing "since" with "既然 (jìrán)"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: 既然 (jìrán)⋯⋯，就 (jiù)⋯⋯. For example: 既然大家都到了，我们就开始吧。 — “Since everyone has arrived, let’s begin.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

既然大家都到了，我们就开始吧。 — “Since everyone has arrived, let’s begin.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 4.

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