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。Jiàn yú zuì jìn de yì qíng, gōng sī jué dìng ràng yuán gōng zài jiā bàn gōng.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。Jiàn yú tā de biǎo xiàn, lǎo bǎn gěi le tā yí gè jiǎng lì.Given his performance, the boss gave him a reward.
- 鉴于资金不足，项目暂时不会启动。Jiàn yú zī jīn bù zú, xiàng mù zàn shí bú huì qǐ dòng.Due to insufficient funds, the project won't start for now.