既
然

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The word "既然" is formed through the combination of two classical Chinese components: "既", which originally conveyed the meaning of something already completed or a settled fact, and "然", a character that often functions as a suffix meaning "so" or "in such a state". Together, they create a conceptual compound where "既" establishes a premise as an already-existent or accepted condition, and "然" affirms and points to that condition as the given foundation for what follows, structurally framing a cause or rationale.

Example Sentences Hide

既然下雨，我们就不去了。

Jìrán xià yǔ, wǒmen jiù bù qù le.

Since it's raining, we won't go.

既然你已经决定了，我支持你。

Jìrán nǐ yǐjīng juédìng le, wǒ zhīchí nǐ.

Since you have already decided, I support you.

既然时间紧迫，我们必须加快速度。

Jìrán shíjiān jǐnpò, wǒmen bìxū jiākuài sùdù.

Since time is tight, we must speed up.

既然大家都同意这个计划，我们就开始执行。

Jìrán dàjiā dōu tóngyì zhège jìhuà, wǒmen jiù kāishǐ zhíxíng.

Since everyone agrees with this plan, we will start implementing it.

既然你已经了解了全部情况，就应该做出明智的选择。

Jìrán nǐ yǐjīng liǎojiě le quánbù qíngkuàng, jiù yīnggāi zuòchū míngzhì de xuǎnzé.

Since you have understood the entire situation, you should make a wise choice.

Word Definition - 既然

jì rán since; as; this being the case

Individual Character Details

既 jì
然 rán