既然
Characters in This Word
Definitions
- since
- as
- this being the case
Example Sentences
既然你同意了，那我们就开始吧。
Jìrán nǐ tóngyì le, nà wǒmen jiù kāishǐ ba
Since you've agreed, let's begin
Related Words
HSK levels
- New HSK exam
- HSK 4
- HSK 2.0
- HSK 4
- HSK Lord study list
- HSK 4 list
既然: HSK 4 on both the old and the new exam. See where your old level lands
New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting is announced for 13 December 2026. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.
On the new HSK 4 exam
Studying for HSK 4? Keep 既然 with the rest of your level.
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Reviewed by RJ Murray, Founder, HSK Lord.