本着 (běn zhe) — based on (a principle, spirit, or attitude); in conformance with

Definition

本着 is a written preposition for basing actions on a guiding principle, spirit, or attitude. It is more formal than 根据/按, which fit everyday 'according to' use; 以 is closer in register but more general.

preposition
based on (a principle, spirit, or attitude)in conformance with

Examples

  • 本着
    Wǒ men běn zhe hé píng gòng chǔ de yuán zé chǔ lǐ guó jì guān xì.
    We handle international relations based on the principle of peaceful coexistence.
  • 本着
    Xué xiào běn zhe péi yǎng xué shēng quán miàn fā zhǎn de mù biāo zhì dìng kè chéng.
    The school designs courses based on the goal of cultivating students' all-round development.
  • 本着
    Shuāng fāng běn zhe hù lì gòng yíng de jīng shén qiān shǔ le hé zuò xié yì.
    The two sides signed a cooperation agreement in the spirit of mutual benefit and win-win.

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