Correct

已然

/ yǐrán /
Strokes

Definition

to be already so/already

Example

As an Adverb

already so

1
Shìqing
事情
rán
已然
如此
,
háishi
还是
xiǎng
kāi
xiē

Such being the case, don't take it to heart.

As a Verb

have already become a fact

2
与其
jiù
补救
rán
已然
,
不如
fánghuànwèirán
防患于未然

To forestall is better than to amend. / Prevention is better than cure.