鉴于: In View of / Given in Chinese
鉴于…
鉴于 is a formal preposition or connector meaning in view of or given. It introduces a circumstance used as the stated basis for a decision, recommendation, or conclusion. The 鉴于 phrase normally comes before the main clause and is common in notices, reports, and official reasoning rather than casual conversation.
Published July 17, 2026
Reviewed July 17, 2026
01 / PATTERN
See the Structure
MODEL
鉴于 + Formal Reason, Decision/Conclusion
Read the structure
鉴于 is a formal preposition or connector meaning in view of or given. It introduces a circumstance used as the stated basis for a decision, recommendation, or conclusion. The 鉴于 phrase normally comes before the main clause and is common in notices, reports, and official reasoning rather than casual conversation. Keep the model 鉴于 + Formal Reason, Decision/Conclusion visible while you compare each sentence.
鉴于天气恶劣，活动将延期举行。
In view of the severe weather, the event will be postponed.
Choose the right context
In a formal decision: 鉴于天气恶劣，活动将延期举行。 To state an evidential basis: 鉴于目前的数据，我们暂不下结论。 In notices or recommendations: 鉴于安全考虑，请勿进入施工区域。
鉴于目前的数据，我们暂不下结论。
Given the current data, we will not draw a conclusion yet.
Respect the boundary
For casual everyday reasons where 因为 is more natural. Do not put aspect particle 了 directly after 鉴于. Do not leave 鉴于 after the reason phrase; it must introduce its complement.
鉴于了天气恶劣，活动将延期。
(Given the severe weather, the event will be postponed.)
Repair the pattern
了 is inserted between 鉴于 and its reason: 鉴于 directly introduces the reason clause 天气恶劣; the aspect particle 了 cannot stand between them. 鉴于 is placed after the reason phrase: As a reason introducer, 鉴于 precedes its complement rather than following it.
鉴于天气恶劣，活动将延期。
Use the repaired structure without changing the intended meaning.
02 / MAP
Read the Sentence
Read from left to right and notice the job performed by each part. The labels describe this example; they are not a rule that every Chinese sentence must copy.
鉴于天气恶劣，活动将延期举行。
In view of the severe weather, the event will be postponed.
鉴于
鉴于
This part occupies the 鉴于 position in the model pattern.
天气
Formal Reason, Decision/Conclusion
This part occupies the Formal Reason, Decision/Conclusion position in the model pattern.
恶劣
鉴于
This part occupies the 鉴于 position in the model pattern.
，
Formal Reason, Decision/Conclusion
This part occupies the Formal Reason, Decision/Conclusion position in the model pattern.
活动
鉴于
This part occupies the 鉴于 position in the model pattern.
将
Formal Reason, Decision/Conclusion
This part occupies the Formal Reason, Decision/Conclusion position in the model pattern.
延期
鉴于
This part occupies the 鉴于 position in the model pattern.
举行
Formal Reason, Decision/Conclusion
This part occupies the Formal Reason, Decision/Conclusion position in the model pattern.
03 / EXAMPLES
Examples You Can Reuse
Keep the structure stable while changing the people, objects, times, or conditions. Pinyin is shown as reading support; use the Chinese sentence and translation to confirm the grammar relationship.
鉴于天气恶劣，活动将延期举行。
In view of the severe weather, the event will be postponed.
鉴于目前的数据，我们暂不下结论。
Given the current data, we will not draw a conclusion yet.
鉴于安全考虑，请勿进入施工区域。
For safety reasons, please do not enter the construction area.
04 / LIMITS
When to Use It — and When Not To
Use it when
- In a formal decision: 鉴于天气恶劣，活动将延期举行。
- To state an evidential basis: 鉴于目前的数据，我们暂不下结论。
- In notices or recommendations: 鉴于安全考虑，请勿进入施工区域。
Do not use it when
- For casual everyday reasons where 因为 is more natural.
- Do not put aspect particle 了 directly after 鉴于.
- Do not leave 鉴于 after the reason phrase; it must introduce its complement.
05 / REPAIR
Compare Right and Wrong
Compare the smallest meaningful change. Each explanation identifies a placement, scope, form, or clause relationship instead of treating the whole sentence as one undifferentiated mistake.
鉴于了天气恶劣，活动将延期。
鉴于天气恶劣，活动将延期。
了 is inserted between 鉴于 and its reason
鉴于 directly introduces the reason clause 天气恶劣; the aspect particle 了 cannot stand between them.
天气恶劣鉴于，活动将延期。
鉴于天气恶劣，活动将延期。
鉴于 is placed after the reason phrase
As a reason introducer, 鉴于 precedes its complement rather than following it.
鉴于了天气恶劣，活动将延期。
Do not insert 了 after 鉴于: 鉴于天气恶劣。
天气恶劣鉴于，活动将延期。
Put 鉴于 before its reason: 鉴于天气恶劣。
06 / PRACTICE
Practice the Grammar Point
Complete three short tasks in order: judge the pattern, repair a common error, and build the sentence. Feedback is fixed and reviewed, so these activities do not use a checker allowance.
1. Judge the sentence
2. Choose the correction
3. Build the sentence
Build a complete sentence with 鉴于….
07 / APPLY
Apply It in Your Sentence
Write one original sentence with 鉴于…. Your draft moves to the checker through this browser session, selects this grammar point as the first review focus, and waits for you to submit.
08 / QUESTIONS
鉴于: In View of / Given Questions
What is the difference between 鉴于 and 因为?
Both can introduce reasons. 鉴于 is more formal and frames a circumstance as the basis for a decision or conclusion, while 因为 is common across everyday and formal contexts.
Can 鉴于 introduce a full clause?
Yes. It can introduce a noun phrase or a subject-predicate circumstance, such as 鉴于天气可能恶化. The following main clause states the resulting decision or conclusion.
09 / SOURCES
Sources and Review Notes
These references support different parts of the lesson. GF0025-2021 supports level placement only; professional grammar works support the explanation, limits, examples, and cross-checks. Their inclusion does not imply endorsement.
Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar: A Practical Guide, 3rd ed.
Ross, Ma, Chen, He and Yeh · Routledge · 2024
Locator: Construction index and function chapters relevant to 鉴于…
Supports the learner-facing account of where 鉴于… appears and what communicative job it performs.
Official sourceChinese: A Comprehensive Grammar, 2nd ed.
Yip and Rimmington · Routledge · 2016
Locator: Relevant sentence and clause chapters for 鉴于…
Cross-checks the 鉴于 + Formal Reason, Decision/Conclusion pattern, clause relationship, and limits represented by the reviewed examples.
Official sourceChinese Proficiency Grading Standards for International Chinese Language Education (GF0025-2021)
Ministry of Education and State Language Commission · Ministry of Education of the PRC · 2021
Locator: Appendix A, combined Levels 7–9 grammar inventory
Supports directory placement at HSK 9 as an internal subdivision of the official advanced band; it does not independently prove usage rules.
Official source10 / CONTINUE
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