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既然
jìrán
Description
「既然」用来说明一个已经知道的事实，后面常常说出因为这个事实而得到的结论。
"既然" is used to state a known fact, often followed by a conclusion drawn from that fact.
它常常和「就」一起用，意思是“事情已经这样了，那么……”。
It is often used with "就", meaning 'since things are like this, then...'.
Meanings
既然jìrán
since; now that; given that
既然你累了，就早点休息吧。
Since you're tired, go to bed early.
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Notes
- Nuance
既然 introduces a known fact as a premise; usually pairs with 就 or 那么 in the conclusion.
- Etymology
既 (already) + 然 (so/thus), literally 'since it is already so'.
In videos
“既然我们有这么多 提出20%来现在花一花”
“那既然95后和00后更能接受"约炮"和"炮友"这样的概念，”
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