در ۱۵ ثانیه
- Accepts a known fact to suggest a logical next step.
- Usually paired with 'jiù' or 'nàme' in the second clause.
- Perfect for making polite suggestions based on current reality.
معنی
Use this when a fact is already established and you want to suggest the logical next step. It is like saying 'Since this is already the case, we might as well do that.'
مثالهای کلیدی
3 از 6Deciding on dinner with a friend
既然你不想做饭，我们就出去吃吧。
Since you don't want to cook, let's go out to eat.
At the end of a long meeting
既然大家都同意了，那我们就开始执行吧。
Since everyone has agreed, let's start implementing it.
A friend arrives early for a party
既然你来得这么早，就帮我摆桌子吧！
Since you're here so early, help me set the table!
زمینه فرهنگی
The phrase reflects a deeply pragmatic Chinese philosophical trait: acknowledging the 'as-is' state of the world before acting. It is a linguistic tool used to create consensus and avoid direct conflict by basing suggestions on shared facts.
The 'Jiù' Connection
Always try to pair `既然` with `就` in the second half. It makes your Chinese sound much more native and rhythmic.
Don't confuse with 'Because'
Unlike `因为` (yīnwèi), which explains a cause, `既然` emphasizes that the fact is already accepted by everyone involved.
در ۱۵ ثانیه
- Accepts a known fact to suggest a logical next step.
- Usually paired with 'jiù' or 'nàme' in the second clause.
- Perfect for making polite suggestions based on current reality.
What It Means
既然 is your go-to word for building a logical bridge. It takes a fact everyone already knows and uses it to justify a suggestion. Think of it as the 'since' in 'Since you're already here, stay for dinner.' It focuses on a reality that cannot be changed. You are accepting the current situation and moving forward.
How To Use It
This phrase usually works in a two-part structure. You start with 既然 followed by the established fact. In the second half of the sentence, you provide the result or suggestion. You will almost always see it paired with 就 (jiù), 也 (yě), or 那么 (nàme). For example: 既然 (Fact), 就 (Action). It feels very smooth and logical in conversation. It is like laying down a track for a train to follow.
When To Use It
Use it when you want to be persuasive but polite. It works great at a restaurant when deciding what to order. Use it with friends when plans change last minute. It is perfect for professional settings to summarize a consensus. Use it when you want to sound like you have a clear plan. It turns a static situation into a proactive choice.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use it for things that haven't happened yet. If you are talking about a 'maybe' situation, use 如果 (rúguǒ) instead. Avoid using it if you want to sound indecisive or vague. It sounds a bit weird if the 'fact' is actually a question. Also, don't forget the second half of the sentence. Leaving it at 既然... sounds like you trailed off mid-thought. It might make your friends think you've lost your train of thought!
Cultural Background
Chinese culture values harmony and logical flow in social interactions. 既然 helps maintain this 'face' by grounding suggestions in reality. It avoids sounding like a bossy command. Instead, it sounds like a natural conclusion everyone should agree with. It has been a staple of logical rhetoric in Chinese for centuries. It reflects a pragmatic worldview: accept what is, then decide what to do.
Common Variations
You will often hear 既然如此 (jìrán rúcǐ). This means 'Since that is the case' and is a great conversation transition. In very casual speech, people might just say 既... but stick to the full version first. Sometimes it is paired with 何必 (hébì) to mean 'Since..., why bother?'. This adds a bit of rhetorical flair to your speech. It makes you sound very fluent and slightly sophisticated.
نکات کاربردی
Very versatile across all levels of formality. The key 'gotcha' is forgetting the correlative word like `就` or `那么` in the following clause.
The 'Jiù' Connection
Always try to pair `既然` with `就` in the second half. It makes your Chinese sound much more native and rhythmic.
Don't confuse with 'Because'
Unlike `因为` (yīnwèi), which explains a cause, `既然` emphasizes that the fact is already accepted by everyone involved.
The Polite Push
In China, using `既然` is a polite way to pressure someone slightly without being rude, because you are just following 'logic'.
مثالها
6既然你不想做饭，我们就出去吃吧。
Since you don't want to cook, let's go out to eat.
Uses a known fact (friend is tired) to suggest a solution.
既然大家都同意了，那我们就开始执行吧。
Since everyone has agreed, let's start implementing it.
Professional way to summarize consensus and move to action.
既然你来得这么早，就帮我摆桌子吧！
Since you're here so early, help me set the table!
A playful way to 'exploit' a friend's early arrival.
既然活动取消了，我也就不去了。
Since the event is cancelled, I won't be going either.
Explains a change in plans based on external news.
既然他已经走了，你就别再难过了。
Since he is already gone, don't be sad anymore.
Uses the reality of the situation to encourage moving on.
既然事实胜于雄辩，我们无需多言。
Since facts speak louder than words, we need not say more.
A sophisticated way to close an argument.
خودت رو بسنج
Choose the best word to complete the logical suggestion.
既然下雨了，我们___在家里看电影吧。
`就` is the most natural partner for `既然` to indicate a logical result.
Complete the sentence with the correct opening.
___你这么喜欢这件衣服，那就买下来吧。
`既然` fits because the second half is a suggestion based on the fact that the person likes the clothes.
🎉 امتیاز: /2
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Formality of 既然
Used with friends to make plans.
既然来了，就玩会儿。
Standard daily use in most situations.
既然你忙，那改天吧。
Used in speeches or business logic.
既然如此，我方决定撤资。
When to use 既然
Weather changes
既然天晴了，去散步吧。
Buying things
既然打折，就多买点。
Changing plans
既然他不来，我们走吧。
Giving advice
既然累了，就休息吧。
بانک تمرین
2 تمرینها既然下雨了，我们___在家里看电影吧。
`就` is the most natural partner for `既然` to indicate a logical result.
___你这么喜欢这件衣服，那就买下来吧。
`既然` fits because the second half is a suggestion based on the fact that the person likes the clothes.
🎉 امتیاز: /2
سوالات متداول
10 سوالNo, 既然 must introduce the premise at the start of a clause. You can't say 'I'm staying since' like in English; you must say 既然...就....
因为 explains a reason for something that happened. 既然 accepts a fact to suggest what should happen next.
Not at all! It is very common in texts, like 既然你到了，我就下楼 (Since you're here, I'm coming down).
While 就 is most common, you can also use 那么 (nàme) or 也 (yě) depending on the context of the second clause.
Yes! 既然你不想帮我，当初为什么要答应？ (Since you don't want to help, why did you agree in the first place?) sounds quite sharp.
In formal writing, you might see just 既, but in spoken Chinese, always use the full two-character 既然.
No, use 如果 (if) for possibilities. 既然 is only for things that are already true or decided.
The most common way is 既然如此 (jìrán rúcǐ). It's a perfect transition phrase.
It usually starts the sentence, but it can follow the subject, like 你既然来了... (You, since you are here...).
Usually, it sounds logical rather than bossy, but tone of voice still matters a lot!
عبارات مرتبط
因为
Because
既然如此
Since it is so / In that case
由于
Due to (more formal)
那么
Then / In that case
