Definition
凭借 (píngjiè) means 'to rely on' or 'by means of' — it points to the resource, ability, or help that makes something possible. It's more specific than 凭 (píng), which can also mean 'no matter', and overlaps with 借助 (jièzhù) 'to draw support from', though 凭借 is broader (includes using one's own skills).
verb
to rely on (someone's support, ability, etc.)by means ofthrough (a method, resource, etc.)
Examples
- 凭借。Tā píng jiè zìjǐ de jīngyàn jiějué le zhège wèntí.He solved this problem by relying on his own experience.
- 凭借，。píng jiè dàjiā de bāngzhù, wǒmen ànshí wánchéng le rènwu.Thanks to everyone's help, we finished the task on time.
- 凭借。Tā píng jiè chūsè de kǒucái yíngdé le bǐsài.She won the competition through her excellent eloquence.
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