Chinese word

凭借

Pronunciation

Pinyinpíng jiè

Meaning

  • prepositionwith the help of

Example

他凭借朋友的帮助修好了车。tā píng jiè péng yǒu de bāng zhù xiū hǎo le chē

He fixed the car with the help of a friend.

Illustration for 凭借 (with the help of)

More examples

凭借丰富的经验，他很快解决了问题。píng jiè fēng fù de jīng yàn tā hěn kuài jiě jué le wèn tí

With his extensive experience, he quickly solved the problem.

Core concept

A result reached by relying on a person, tool, or condition as the support that makes it possible.

Common phrases

  • 凭借朋友的帮助píng jiè péng yǒu de bāng zhù

    with the help of a friend

  • 凭借丰富的经验píng jiè fēng fù de jīng yàn

    with extensive experience

Similar words

靠kào: Using a person or thing as a source of help or support for reaching a goal.
通过tōng guò: Reaching a goal through a chosen method, process, or channel.
借助jiè zhù: Making use of an outside person, tool, or resource to reach a goal.
依靠yī kào: Relying on a person or source of support to provide continuing help.

Definition in Chinese

作介词，表示借助某人、某物或某种条件作为手段或依据以完成某事，常与名词或名词短语连用。zuò jiè cí biǎo shì jiè zhù mǒu rén mǒu wù huò móu zhǒng tiáo jiàn zuò wéi shǒu duàn huò yī jù yǐ wán chéng mǒu shì cháng yǔ míng cí huò míng cí duán yǔ lián yòng

Word origin

凭 (píng, "rely on") + 借 (jiè, "borrow/use") combines reliance with making use of something, forming a phrase for treating an outside resource as the basis for an outcome.

Usage tips

  • This word often marks the resource emphasized in a polished explanation of success, so recognizing its slightly formal tone helps learners follow news, presentations, and careful conversation.

Other meanings

  • by means ofpreposition

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