既然 jìrán HSK4 since Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents jìrán since 既 jì conjunction since Used in the first clause of a sentence to state a fact as a premise for a conclusion, often followed by 就 jiù or 那么 nàme然 rán adverbconjunction correct (bound form) right; correct; so; thus; in this way; to agree or approvejìrán already so 既 jì adverb already (bound form) already; having occurred or finished; indicates a state that is established or completed然 rán adverbconjunction correct (bound form) right; correct; so; thus; in this way; to agree or approve