HSK 7
鉴于⋯⋯ ，⋯⋯
jiàn yú ⋯ ⋯ ， ⋯ ⋯
鉴于⋯⋯ (In view of/Given that…, so…)
Explanation
鉴于⋯⋯，⋯⋯ (jiànyú...) is a causal compound-sentence structure (stating a reason then a result) used to state grounds or reasons in a formal way, meaning "in view of..., therefore...".
鉴于 (jiànyú) + the situation/reason serving as grounds, (the agent) + the corresponding decision/action.
in administrative documents, official letters, reports, announcements, and formal correspondence; to state the basis for making a decision.
鉴于 is formal and usually leads to a decision/measure; whereas 由于 (yóuyú, because of) indicates causation in a general, more neutral way and can be used widely, including in everyday speech.
using 鉴于 in everyday conversation makes the sentence too stiff; placing 鉴于 in the latter clause (wrong — it must open the sentence, stating the reason first and the result after); making the latter clause something other than a decision/measure, which strips the structure of its "grounds for action" character.
Examples
In view of his good behavior, the school decided to allow him to return to class.
In view of his complete lack of experience in handling this kind of problem, the company decided to send me to assist him.
Practice
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The grammar point “鉴于⋯⋯ ，⋯⋯” (鉴于⋯⋯ (In view of/Given that…, so…)) is one of the key structures at HSK 7. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.
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