PrepositionsHSK 5
Expressing "on the basis of" with 凭
凭 is a preposition that introduces the basis, means, or credentials for an action, similar to 'on the basis of' or 'by relying on'. It is often used in formal or written contexts, and is followed by a noun phrase representing the grounds.
구조
凭 + Obj.， Subj. + Verb Phrase
Subj. + 凭 + Obj. + Verb Phrase
예문
- 凭护照，外国人可以买火车票。Píng hù zhào, wài guó rén kě yǐ mǎi huǒ chē piào.Using a passport, foreigners can buy train tickets.
- 他凭自己的努力学了三千多个汉字。Tā píng zì jǐ de nǔ lì xué le sān qiān duō gè hàn zì.He studied more than three thousand Chinese characters through his own efforts.
- 我们凭学生证在电影院享受折扣优待。Wǒ men píng xué shēng zhèng zài diàn yǐng yuàn xiǎng shòu zhé kòu yōu dài.With our student ID cards, we enjoy a special discount at the movie theater.