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Comparing 按照 and 根据

按照 and 根据 both mean "according to" but are used differently. 按照 is for following a rule, plan, or procedure, while 根据 is for basing a judgment or decision on evidence, facts, or information.

Structure

按照 + Obj. + VP
used when following a rule, plan, or procedure
根据 + Obj. + VP
used when basing an action on evidence, facts, or information

Examples

  • 他按照计划完成了任务。
    Tā ànzhào jìhuà wánchéng le rènwù.
    He completed the task according to the plan.
  • 警察根据线索找到了小偷。
    Jǐngchá gēnjù xiànsuǒ zhǎodào le xiǎotōu.
    The police found the thief based on the clues.
  • 我们按照老师的要求做了这个实验。
    Wǒmen ànzhào lǎoshī de yāoqiú zuò le zhège shíyàn.
    We did the experiment according to the teacher's requirements.
  • 根据气象预报，明天会下雨。
    Gēnjù qìxiàng yùbào, míngtiān huì xià yǔ.
    According to the weather forecast, it will rain tomorrow.

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