既然

既然 rán ㄐㄧˋ ㄖㄢˊ gei3 jin4 HSK 4 高階級 · Level 4

  • since; as; this being the case

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 既 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 你既然已经知道了,还问什么? If you already know, why are you still asking?
  • 既然你们这么说,那让我再想想。 Since you all say that, I must think again.
  • 既然你在這裡, 那我們就開始吧。 As long as you are here, we might as well begin.
  • 既然雨已经停了, 我们可以回家了. Now that it has stopped raining, we can go home.
  • 既然你要去超市,那就顺便买些鸡蛋吧。 Since you're going to the supermarket, buy some eggs while you're there.

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