既然
jìránTraditional: 既然
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Translation
since, as, given that
Stroke order
既
然
Examples
，。
Since you are here, sit down.
，。
In that case, let's go.
，。
Since he does not want to go, let's just leave.
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Since you are here, stay for dinner.
累，。
Since you are tired, sleep early.
既然 (jì rán) means since, as or given that.
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