鉴于

• Pinyin: jiàn yú
• Desglose de hanzi: 鉴 = 金 (metal) + 监 — to examine, in view of; 于 = preposition meaning at, in, to

Significado

En vista de; considerando; dado que.

A formal connector used to introduce the basis or reason for a decision or statement. Common in official documents, legal texts, and formal speeches. Usually followed by a situation or fact, then leading to a conclusion or action.

Ejemplos

1. 鉴于当前的经济形势，公司决定推迟扩张计划。
2. 鉴于他的杰出贡献，委员会决定授予他特别奖。
3. 鉴于以上原因，我们不得不取消这次活动。

Guía de uso

Contexto: official, legal, business

Tono: formal

Correcto

• 鉴于此，我们建议采取以下措施。(In view of this, we recommend taking the following measures.)
• 鉴于您的特殊情况，可以申请延期。(Given your special circumstances, you may apply for an extension.)

Incorrecto

• 在日常口语中用'鉴于' (Don't use 鉴于 in casual conversation — it sounds overly formal; use 考虑到 or 因为 instead)

Origen e historia

Composed of 鉴 (to examine; in light of) + 于 (at; in). Together they form a formal preposition meaning 'in consideration of.'

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Educated speakers