Decoded Slug: 既然 (jìrán) - Since, given that
Mandarin Grammar Point
既然 (jìrán) - Since, given that
既然 (jìrán) - Since, given that
Short explanation:
The Chinese word '既然 (jìrán)' is used to express the idea of 'since' or 'given that' in English. It acknowledges a certain fact or condition, and then describes the logical or expected action or result based on that condition.
Formation:
既然 + Fact/Condition, + Conclusion/ Result
Examples:
既然你已经决定了，那我就支持你。
Jìrán nǐ yǐjīng juédìngle, nà wǒ jiù zhīchí nǐ.
Since you've already decided, I will support you.
既然你不喜欢吃鱼，我们就点别的菜吧。
Jìrán nǐ bù xǐhuān chī yú, wǒmen jiù diǎn bié de cài ba.
Since you don't like to eat fish, let's order other dishes.
既然下雨了，我们就不去公园了。
Jìrán xià yǔle, wǒmen jiù bù qù gōngyuánle.
Since it's raining, we won't go to the park.
既然你疲劳，你应该早点休息。
Jìrán nǐ píláo, nǐ yīnggāi zǎodiǎn xiūxí.
Since you're tired, you should rest earlier.
Long explanation:
In Mandarin Chinese, '既然 (jìrán)' is used when indicating that since a certain situation is the case, something else should logically follow or is expected to happen. It is like saying 'given that' or 'since' in English, and is generally followed by a conclusion or result based on the stated condition or fact.
