既然 (jìrán) — how to say "since" in Chinese

既然

Since, now that

Character composition

already, since

so, thus

Radicals / Keys

Not

#71 · · 4 strokes

Fire

#86 · huǒ · 4 strokes

Examples

既然你答应要帮助他完成这个项目,就应该认真负责地去做。

Since you promised to help him complete this project, you should do it responsibly and seriously.

既然来了,就坐吧。

Since you've come, have a seat.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "since" in Chinese?

"since" in Chinese is 既然 (jìrán).

What does 既然 mean in English?

既然 (jìrán) means "Since, now that".

How is 既然 pronounced?

It is pronounced jìrán (written as jiran). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "since" in Chinese characters?

It is written 既然.

What HSK level is 既然?

既然 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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