鉴于(jiànyú)
In View Of / Considering
Structure Pattern
Explanation
鉴于 is a highly formal connector used in legal, governmental, business, and academic writing to introduce a recognised condition that motivates a decision or action. Roughly "given that…" or "in light of…". Inappropriate in casual conversation — sounds bureaucratic.
Example Sentences
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Jiànyú mùqián de qíngkuàng, huìyì jiāng yánqī jǔxíng.
In view of the current situation, the meeting will be postponed.
Jiànyú tā duōnián de gòngxiàn, gōngsī juédìng shòuyǔ tā zhōngshēn chéngjiù jiǎng.
In recognition of his years of contribution, the company has decided to award him the Lifetime Achievement Award.
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