鉴于 (in light of / given)
IntroducedA notice explains why an event changed
- A venue is closed for repairs, so the organiser postpones the event.
- in light of鉴于space场地in the middle of正在maintenance (of equipment)维修，event活动to delay延期。 — The notice gives a circumstance as the basis for a decision.
Locate the pattern in real examples
- in light of鉴于 (in light of / given): in light of鉴于weather天气cause原因,competition (sports etc)比赛to postpone推迟to hold (a meeting…举行。; in light of鉴于circumstances情况special特殊,we / us我们to decide (to do something)决定to delay延期。
- Read the whole clause before choosing a translation. The examples show the pattern in use; the context below determines what the speaker claims.
A venue is closed for repairs, so the organiser postpones the event. What does 鉴于场地正在维修，活动延期。 communicate?
The notice gives a circumstance as the basis for a decision. 鉴于 fits formal explanations; 因为 is often simpler in conversation. It does not prove the reason is sufficient, and the decision still needs to be clearly stated.
Follow the speaker
in light of鉴于weather天气not不good好，event活动cancel取消。
- In the opening situation: in light of鉴于space场地in the middle of正在maintenance (of equipment)维修，event活动to delay延期。
- The notice gives a circumstance as the basis for a decision.
Using the pattern named in this lesson: Given the bad weather, the event is cancelled: ____ 天气不好，活动取消。
鉴于 + Observation，Conclusion = in light of: 鉴于天气不好,活动取消.
鉴于 pairs an observation with a conclusion / decision.
Yes — 鉴于…，(我们)决定….
Check the limit of the explanation
- in light of鉴于 fits formal explanations; because因为 is often simpler in conversation.
- It does not prove the reason is sufficient, and the decision still needs to be clearly stated.
Using 鉴于 proves that the decision is fair and justified.
鉴于 fits formal explanations; 因为 is often simpler in conversation. It does not prove the reason is sufficient, and the decision still needs to be clearly stated. The notice gives a circumstance as the basis for a decision.
Repair the form before interpreting it
- The form variant of 鉴鉴(completed / change)了(of time or place) in于space场地in the middle of正在maintenance (of equipment)维修 needs repair here. Write in light of鉴于space场地in the middle of正在maintenance (of equipment)维修 instead; keep the word or frame in its demonstrated order.
- Form and meaning are separate checks. After the repair, explain the sentence in its situation rather than treating a familiar translation as a universal rule.
Rewrite the demonstrated repair exactly: 鉴了于场地正在维修
The demonstrated form is 鉴于场地正在维修. The notice gives a circumstance as the basis for a decision.
Keep the distinction
- The notice gives a circumstance as the basis for a decision. Check the relevant speaker, time or group in the surrounding context.
- in light of鉴于 fits formal explanations; because因为 is often simpler in conversation. It does not prove the reason is sufficient, and the decision still needs to be clearly stated.
Read the full reference: HSK 6 grammar — Prepositions.
鉴于 is used mostly in…
鉴于 states grounds, then a decision: 鉴于情况特殊….
A venue is closed for repairs, so the organiser postpones the event. Close the examples. Say a Mandarin response, then write it in Chinese. Explain briefly in English what the lesson’s pattern adds. Compare with the model, then change one detail and try again.
This is supported productive practice. Compare meaning and structure; your answer need not copy the model. A partner or teacher must hear the spoken response to comment on pronunciation.