How to say “in light of” in Chinese with 鉴于 (jiànyú)
鉴于 (jiànyú) + Fact / Situation, Main Clause
鉴于 (jiàn yú) — in light of
鉴于 (jiànyú) + Fact / Situation, Main Clause
HSK 6Prepositions鉴于 (jiàn yú) — in light of
Rule structure
鉴于 (jiànyú) is a formal preposition meaning "in view of, considering". It introduces the reason or basis for a decision. Common in official announcements.
Rule structure
鉴于 (jiànyú) is a formal preposition meaning "in view of, considering". It introduces the reason or basis for a decision. Common in official announcements.
Examples
鉴于天气不好，活动取消了。
Jiànyú tiānqì bù hǎo, huódòng qǔxiāo le.
In light of the bad weather, the event was canceled.
Examples
鉴于天气不好，活动取消了。
Jiànyú tiānqì bù hǎo, huódòng qǔxiāo le.
In light of the bad weather, the event was canceled.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “in light of” in Chinese with 鉴于?
Use the structure: 鉴于 (jiànyú) + Fact / Situation, Main Clause. For example: 鉴于天气不好，活动取消了。 — “In light of the bad weather, the event was canceled.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
鉴于天气不好，活动取消了。 — “In light of the bad weather, the event was canceled.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 6.
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