既是 (jì shì) — (conjunction) since, as, now that (introducing a reason or precondition)
Definition
既是 introduces a reason or premise that justifies what follows — like 'since' or 'now that' in English. Common in writing and formal speech; informal speech often uses 既然 instead.
conjunction
sinceasnow that (introducing a reason or precondition)
Examples
- 既是，。jì shì Lái le, jiù hǎo hǎo xiǎng shòu ba.Since you've come, enjoy yourself well.
- 既是，。jì shì Dā ying le, jiù yào zuò dào.Now that you've promised, you must follow through.
- 既是，。jì shì Rú cǐ, wǒ men jiù bú bì zài děng le.Since that's the case, we don't need to wait any longer.
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