HSK 4
Correct

既然……就……

/ jì rán……jiù…… /
Strokes
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Definition

既然……就……, indicates a cause-effect relation.

 

In the first clause, a fact that has happened or an idea that has been confirmed is mentioned; in the second clause, the conclusion, prediction or suggestion is provided.

Example

既然……,就……
The subject can be placed before or after 既然 in the first clause, while the subject should be placed before the adverb 就 in the second clause.
1
rán
既然
lèi
le
  
,
men
我们
jiù
xiūxi
休息
huìr  
一会儿
  

Since you're tired, we can get some rest.

2
rán
既然
jiā
大家
dōu
xiǎng
  
,
men
我们
jiù
  

Since everyone wants to go there, let's go.

3
rán
既然
huan
喜欢
  
,
  
(
  
)
jiù
biè
mǎi
le
  
  
/
rán
既然
huan
喜欢
  
,
  
(
  
)
jiù
biè
mǎi
le
  

Since you don't like it, don't buy it.

Mistake

既然不喜欢,就你别买了。(X)

Exercise

Complete the dialogues with 既然...... ,就...... .

 

A:最近我常常咳嗽。

B:既然不舒服,( )。

 

A:老师,我觉得汉语很有意思。

B:既然你喜欢汉语,( )。

 

A:啊,终于写完作业了。

B:既然你现在有空,( )。

 

A:啊,热死了!

B:( ),就打开空调吧。

 

A:老师说 的太多了,我记不住。

B:( ),就应该记在本子上啊。

 

A:我想家。

B:( ),就给妈妈打个电话吧。