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Since ... then ... with 既然…就 — Chinese grammar (HSK 4)
既然 + Known fact,(Subject) + 就 + Conclusion
既然 (jìrán) means "since / now that" and introduces a fact both speakers already accept, not a new reason. The second clause, with 就 after its subject, draws a conclusion or makes a suggestion from that fact. Compare 因为, which gives new information; 既然 builds on something already established.
Examples
| 既然你不舒服,就回家休息吧。 Jìrán nǐ bù shūfu, jiù huí jiā xiūxi ba. | Since you are not feeling well, go home and rest. | |
| 既然决定了,就别后悔。 Jìrán juédìng le, jiù bié hòuhuǐ. | Now that you have decided, do not regret it. | |
| 既然大家都同意,我们就按照这个计划做。 Jìrán dàjiā dōu tóngyì, wǒmen jiù ànzhào zhè ge jìhuà zuò. | Since everyone agrees, we will go ahead with this plan. |