Chinese word

根据

Pronunciation

Pinyingēn jù

Meaning

  • prepositionbased on

Example

根据你的建议，我改变了计划。gēn jù nǐ de jiàn yì wǒ gǎi biàn le jì huà

Based on your suggestion, I changed my plan.

Illustration for 根据 (based on)

More examples

根据安排，会议将在下午三点开始。gēn jù ān pái huì yì jiāng zài xià wǔ sān diǎn kāi shǐ

Based on the arrangement, the meeting will begin at 3:00 p.m.

Core concept

A stated source provides the footing for deciding, explaining, or reaching a conclusion.

Common phrases

  • 根据安排gēn jù ān pái

    based on the arrangement

  • 根据要求gēn jù yāo qiú

    based on the request

  • 根据通知gēn jù tōng zhī

    based on the notice

Similar words

依据yī jù: Relying on facts or materials to support a judgment or explanation.
按照àn zhào: Following a rule or standard when acting or dealing with something.
依照yī zhào: Following a document or standard when handling a task or making a decision.

Definition in Chinese

根据 表示以某个事实、意见、规定或资料为依据，用来说明某种判断、决定或结论的依据。gēn jù biǎo shì yǐ mǒu gè shì shí yì jiàn guī dìng huò zī liào wèi yī jù yòng lái shuō míng móu zhǒng pàn duàn jué dìng huò jié lùn de yī jù

Word origin

The compound 根据 (gēnjù, "based on") joins 根 (gēn, "root") and 据 (jù, "rely on"), linking a firm root with reliance on supporting information.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Chinese, a source phrase commonly appears before the main clause, making the reason for a plan or statement clear before the result is given.

Other meanings

  • basisnoun
  • according topreposition

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