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since

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

ji4ran2 jìrán

Meaning


Primary

since

Alternatives

now that

Mnemonic


The word 既然 since is used to indicate that a situation is already like 然 so.

Usage


既然 天气 这么 好, 我们 去 公园 吧。

Since the weather is so good, let's go to the park.

既然 这么 晚 了, 你 还是 回家 吧。

Since it's so late, you should go home.

既然 你 不 喜欢 巧克力, 就 给 我 吧。

Since you don't like chocolate, just give it to me.

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