Chinese word

凭

Pronunciation

Pinyinpíng

Meaning

  • prepositionrely on

Example

她凭朋友的帮助通过了考试。tā píng péng yǒu de bāng zhù tōng guò le kǎo shì

She passed the exam relying on her friend's help.

Illustration for 凭 (rely on)

More examples

他凭出色的成绩获得了奖学金。tā píng chū sè de chéng jì huò dé le jiǎng xué jīn

He received a scholarship based on his excellent grades.

Core concept

A result gains its footing from a person, resource, or fact outside the immediate action.

Common phrases

  • 凭直觉píng zhí jué

    by intuition

  • 凭护照píng hù zhào

    with a passport

  • 凭实力píng shí lì

    relying on one's abilities

Similar words

靠kào: Gets something done by depending on a person or thing for support or practical help.
凭借píng jiè: Achieves a goal by making use of help, suitable conditions, or a means.
根据gēn jù: Bases facts or judgments on information or evidence.
依据yī jù: Bases an action on information, laws, or rules.

Definition in Chinese

作介词，置于名词前，表示凭借某物、某人或某事实作为依据、手段或依靠。zuò jiè cí zhì yú míng cí qián biǎo shì píng jiè mǒu wù mǒu rén huò mǒu shì shí zuò wéi yī jù shǒu duàn huò yī kào

Word origin

凭 (píng, "rely on") comes from 憑 (píng, "rely on"), a character connected with leaning on something for support before taking on broader abstract uses.

Usage tips

  • The phrase after this preposition can name a person, practical help, a qualification, or evidence, so the pattern applies beyond physical tools.

Other meanings

  • with the help ofpreposition

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