- (既然) since; as; now that:
If there is to be revolution, there must be a revolutionary party.
既要革命,就要有一个革命党。
Now that you have expressed your determination, you should act.
你既表示了决心,就应该见之于行动。
- (跟“且、又、也”等副词连用,表示两种情况兼而有之) both ...and; as well as:
neither useful nor attractive;
既不实用,也不美观
We should stick to the principles and be flexible as well.
既要有原则性,也要有灵活性。