Definition
既然如此 is a fixed expression (连词性习语) that means 'since that is the case' or 'given that it's like this'. It connects two clauses: the first states an acknowledged fact or situation, and the second presents a conclusion, decision, or suggestion that follows logically from that fact. It's more formal than 既然这样 and often used in reasoned argument or polite resolution.
f.e.
since that is the casegiven the circumstancestherefore
Examples
- 既然如此,。jì rán rú cǐ, nà wǒmen jiù bú kèqi le.Since that's the case, then we'll make ourselves at home.
- 既然如此,?jì rán rú cǐ, nǐ wèishénme bù zǎo shuō?If that's so, why didn't you say so earlier?
- 既然如此,。jì rán rú cǐ, wǒmen jiù àn yuán jìhuà jìnxíng ba.Given that, let's proceed with the original plan.
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