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根据 (gēn jù) — (preposition) according to, based on; (noun) basis, foundation

Definition

Most common 'according to / based on' at HSK 3 — used as both preposition (根据...) and noun (basis). 对比基础 (foundation, abstract base), 根据 emphasizes following a source, rule, or evidence.

preposition
according tobased on
noun
basisfoundation
Measure word · 个

Examples

  • 根据。
    Qǐng gēn jù lǎo shī shuō de fāng fǎ zuò.
    Please do it according to the method the teacher said.
  • 根据？
    Tā de xiǎng fǎ yǒu gēn jù ma?
    Does his idea have any basis?
  • 根据。
    Wǒ gēn jù xīn wén zhī dào míng tiān yǒu yǔ.
    I know from the news that it will rain tomorrow.

Grammar

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