既然...就(jìrán...jiù)
Since / Now That
Structure Pattern
Explanation
既然...就 (jìrán...jiù) means "since" or "now that." It acknowledges a known fact and draws a logical conclusion. Unlike 因为...所以 which explains cause/effect, 既然 treats the first clause as already established.
Example Sentences
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Jìrán nǐ lái le, jiù duō dāi yíhuìr ba.
Since you're here, stay a bit longer.
Jìrán juédìng le, jiù bú yào hòuhuǐ.
Since you decided, don't regret it.
Jìrán dàjiā dōu tóngyì, wǒmen jiù kāishǐ ba.
Since everyone agrees, let's begin.
Common Mistakes
Common Mistake
既然你喜欢吃辣，我就知道你喜欢吃辣。
Correct Usage
既然你喜欢吃辣，我们就去吃川菜吧。
The '就' clause in 既然...就 should express a logical conclusion, decision, or suggestion based on the established fact. In the incorrect sentence, '我就知道你喜欢吃辣' is a redundant statement of knowledge, not a logical consequence or action.
Related Grammar Points
Because...Therefore
yīnwèi...suǒyǐ
Unlike English where you use either "because" OR "so," Chinese often uses BOTH 因为 and 所以 together. You can also use just one of them. 因为 introduces the reason, 所以 introduces the result.
Then / Right Away / As Soon As
jiù
就 (jiù) implies that something happens sooner or more easily than expected. It's the optimistic counterpart to 才 (cái). It can mean "then," "right away," or emphasize that something is simple/quick.
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