既然 (jìrán) — since
HSK 3 | conjunction | since, now that, given that — accepts a premise and draws a conclusion from it
既然 (jìrán)
既然 means "since" or "now that" — it accepts an established fact or situation as a premise, then draws a logical or practical conclusion. It is paired with 就 (jiù) or 那就 (nà jiù) in the second clause.
Meanings
- [conjunction] Since; now that; given that; seeing that (accepting a fact as a premise).
Example Sentences
既然来了，就多待几天吧。 Jìrán lái le, jiù duō dāi jǐ tiān ba. Since you're already here, why not stay a few more days?
既然决定了，就不要后悔。 Jìrán juédìng le, jiù bú yào hòuhuǐ. Now that you've decided, don't regret it.
既然你不喜欢，那就换一个吧。 Jìrán nǐ bù xǐhuān, nà jiù huàn yīgè ba. Since you don't like it, then let's change it.
既然大家都同意，我们就开始吧。 Jìrán dàjiā dōu tóngyì, wǒmen jiù kāishǐ ba. Since everyone agrees, let's start.
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 既然…就… | since…then… |
| 既然如此 | since that is the case |
| 既然决定 | since (you've) decided |
| 既然来了 | since (you've) come |
| 既然知道 | since (you) know |
Memory Hook
既 (already done — a person turning away 旡 from a finished meal 皀) plus 然 (so / that being the case). Already done, that being the case — now you must act on what has already happened.