鉴于 (jiàn yú) — (preposition) in view of, considering, given (followed by a noun phrase); (conjunction) seeing that, given that, given that (followed by a clause; often in formal or legal writing)
Definition
鉴于 is a formal, written 'in view of' / 'given that' — stronger and more official than 基于 ('based on'), and more formal than 既然 ('since'). Use it in reports, legal or academic prose.
preposition
in view ofconsideringgiven (followed by a noun phrase)
conjunction
seeing thatgiven thatgiven that (followed by a clause; often in formal or legal writing)
Examples
- 鉴于，。jiàn yú Dāng qián xíng shì, wǒ men jué dìng yán chí jì huà.In view of the current situation, we have decided to delay the plan.
- 鉴于，。jiàn yú Tā yǐ jīng chéng rèn cuò wù, gōng sī jué dìng bú zài zhuī jiū.Seeing that he has admitted his mistake, the company has decided not to pursue further action.
- 鉴于，。jiàn yú Shuāng fāng yì jiàn bù yī, huì yì zàn tíng yì zhōu.Given that the two sides hold different opinions, the meeting has been suspended for one week.
Grammar
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