Chinese word

本着

Pronunciation

Pinyinběn zhe

Meaning

prepositionin accordance with

Example

我们本着客户第一的原则改进了服务。wǒ men běn zhe kè hù dì yī de yuán zé gǎi jìn le fú wù

We improved our service in accordance with the principle of putting customers first.

Illustration for 本着 (in accordance with)

More examples

政府在制定政策时本着以人为本的理念考虑民生。zhèng fǔ zài zhì dìng zhèng cè shí běn zhe yǐ rén wéi běn de lǐ niàn kǎo lǜ mín shēng

When formulating policies, the government considered people's livelihoods in accordance with a people-centered philosophy.

Core concept

A guiding basis stays in view while decisions or actions are made.

Common phrases

本着以人为本的理念běn zhe yǐ rén wéi běn de lǐ niàn
in accordance with a people-centered philosophy
本着公平竞争的原则běn zhe gōng píng jìng zhēng de yuán zé
in accordance with the principle of fair competition
本着爱护环境的精神běn zhe ài hù huán jìng de jīng shén
in accordance with the spirit of environmental protection

Similar words

根据gēn jù: Introduces facts, evidence, or source material used as the basis for a decision or action.
按照àn zhào: Introduces a rule, standard, or procedure that an action follows.
基于jī yú: Introduces a reason or basis used to form a judgment, plan, or action.
依照yī zhào: Introduces a regulation or precedent followed when handling a procedure or matter.

Definition in Chinese

基于某一原则、立场或出发点，按照该原则处理事务或采取行动。jī yú mǒu yì yuán zé lì chǎng huò chū fā diǎn àn zhào gāi yuán zé chú lǐ shì wù huò cái qǔ xíng dòng

Word origin

本着 (běnzhe, "on the basis of") combines the idea of a root or basis with the idea of maintaining a state, yielding a word for acting from a guiding principle.

Usage tips

This formal word usually introduces a principle, spirit, goal, or standpoint, so it fits reports and public statements better than casual conversation.

Other meanings

on the principle ofpreposition