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The meaning of 既然 is "since, now that". This is slightly different from 因为 (because).
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This is similar to 反正 (which means anyway or anyhow) and then a suggestive sentence follows.
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由于 vs 既然:
1. 由于 is used in formal Chinese to indicate reason and is paired with 所以, 因此 or 因而 to be followed by the objective result.
2. 既然 is followed by a reality that is known to both the speaker and the listener. 既然 is paired with 那 or 就, and what follows is the speaker's subjective opinion or deduction
3. For instance, in the following sentence we can only use 既然:
既然要我去，就是相信我。Since they ask me to go, it means they trust me.
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既然 (jìrán) is a conjunction that is commonly used to express the meaning of "since" or "now that" in Chinese. It is often used to introduce a reason or cause for something that has happened or will happen. For example, "既然你已经来了 (jìrán nǐ yǐjīng láile)" means "since you have already come."
One key difference between 既然 (jìrán) and other words that express a similar meaning, such as 因为 (yīnwèi) and 由于 (yóuyú), is that 既然 (jìrán) is more formal and literary in style. It is often used in written language or formal speech, while 因为 (yīnwèi) and 由于 (yóuyú) are more commonly used in everyday conversation.
Another difference is that 既然 (jìrán) implies a stronger sense of inevitability or certainty compared to other words. It suggests that the reason or cause mentioned is already known or accepted, and cannot be changed. For example, "既然他已经决定了 (jìrán tā yǐjīng juédìngle)" means "now that he has already made up his mind."
In terms of pronunciation, 既然 (jìrán) is pronounced as "jì rán" in the first tone for both characters. This is different from 因为 (yīnwèi) and 由于 (yóuyú), which are pronounced as "yīn wèi" and "yóu yú" respectively.
Overall, 既然 (jìrán) is a more formal and emphatic way of expressing the meaning of "since" or "now that" in Chinese. Its usage and pronunciation set it apart from other words that convey a similar meaning.
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既然 (jìrán) is used to introduce a logical consequence or conclusion based on a given premise. It is often used to express a sense of inevitability or inevitableness. For example, 既然你已经决定去，那么就要准备好行李 (jìrán nǐ yǐjīng juédìng qù, nàme jiù yào zhǔnbèi hǎo xínglǐ) meaning "Since you have already decided to go, then you should prepare your luggage". It can also be used to express a sense of regret or resignation, such as 既然你不想去，那么就别去了 (jìrán nǐ bùxiǎng qù, nàme jiù bié qù le) meaning "Since you don't want to go, then don't go".
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