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PrepositionsHSK 6

Expressing "in light of" with 鉴于

鉴于 is a formal, written expression meaning “in light of” or “considering.” Use it to introduce an observed fact before drawing a conclusion or making a suggestion. The common mistake is using it in casual speech; it’s primarily for written or formal contexts.

Structure

鉴于 + [observation], [conclusion/suggestion]

Examples

  • 鉴于最近的疫情，公司决定让员工在家办公。
    Jiànyú zuìjìn de yìqíng, gōngsī juédìng ràng yuángōng zài jiā bàngōng.
    In light of the recent pandemic, the company decided to have employees work from home.
  • 鉴于他的表现，老板给了他一个奖励。
    Jiànyú tā de biǎoxiàn, lǎobǎn gěi le tā yí gè jiǎnglì.
    Given his performance, the boss gave him a reward.
  • 鉴于资金不足，项目暂时不会启动。
    Jiànyú zījīn bùzú, xiàngmù zànshí bú huì qǐdòng.
    Due to insufficient funds, the project won't start for now.

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