How to use 鉴于
鉴于 + relevant circumstance，decision / conclusion
鉴于 introduces a circumstance taken into account when reaching a decision or conclusion. It resembles in view of or in light of, and is common in formal explanations, announcements, and recommendations. The phrase frames the following statement as a considered response to the situation. It is more specific than simply naming a topic someone wants to discuss.
Place 鉴于 before the relevant fact or circumstance, usually at the beginning of the sentence. The next clause states the action, judgment, or suggestion that follows from considering it. Keep the relationship clear: the first part provides grounds for the response, while the second explains what those grounds lead the speaker or organization to decide.
Examples with pinyin and English
鉴于天气恶劣，活动推迟到周日。
In view of the bad weather, the event has been postponed until Sunday.
The observed circumstance supplies grounds for the decision.
鉴于大家都很忙，我们改成线上会议。
Given everyone's busy schedule, we are switching to an online meeting.
鉴于 frames a considered practical response.
鉴于材料不足，目前还不能作出结论。
Given the lack of material, no conclusion can be reached yet.
The second clause states the judgment supported by the first.
What to remember
- Use 鉴于 for a circumstance being considered.
- Follow it with the decision or conclusion it supports.
- Distinguish grounds for a response from a general topic.
Practise the pattern
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Source and editorial notes
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