How to say “since… then…” in Chinese with 既然 (jìrán)
既然 (jìrán)⋯⋯，就 (jiù)⋯⋯
既然 (jì rán) — since… then…
既然 (jìrán)⋯⋯，就 (jiù)⋯⋯
HSK 4Cause/Effect Statements既然 (jì rán) — since… then…
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).
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.
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 say “since… then…” in Chinese with 既然?
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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原来 — it turns out, originally
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得 — must, have to
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