Definition
鉴于 (jiàn yú) is a formal preposition/conjunction meaning 'in view of, considering, given that', used in official/legal writing to state a reason. Unlike 既然 (jìrán 'since, given that'), which is more common in everyday reasoning, 鉴于 is highly formal and often introduces a specific fact or document. 基于 (jī yú) 'based on' stresses the foundation rather than the act of consideration.
preposition
in view ofconsideringgiven (followed by a noun phrase)
conjunction
seeing thatgiven thatgiven that (followed by a clause; often in formal or legal writing)
Easily confused
- 监狱jiān yùsound-alikeprison
Examples
- 鉴于，。jiàn yú dāngqián xíngshì, wǒmen juédìng yánchí jìhuà.In view of the current situation, we have decided to delay the plan.
- 鉴于，。jiàn yú tā yǐjīng chéngrèn cuòwù, gōngsī juédìng bú zài zhuījiū.Seeing that he has admitted his mistake, the company has decided not to pursue further action.
- 鉴于，。jiàn yú shuāngfāng yìjiàn bù yī, huìyì zàntíng yì zhōu.Given that the two sides hold different opinions, the meeting has been suspended for one week.
Grammar
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