既然 (jì rán): since

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 4conjunction

Word info

since
as
this being the case
since
now that
given that — used to introduce an accepted fact or premise before a conclusion, suggestion, or question

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HSK 4

already

HSK 5

thus; so; however

Since you have already decided, I won't try to persuade you anymore.

Since it's raining, let's just stay at home.

Since you knew the answer, why didn't you say so earlier?

Since everyone agrees, let's do it this way then.

Now that you're here, stay a few more days.

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