按照 (àn zhào) — according to, in accordance with

Definition

Standard preposition 'according to / in accordance with,' used when following a rule, instruction, or established order. More formal and complete than 按 alone, and more everyday than 依照 or 依据.

preposition
according toin accordance with

Examples

  • 按照
    Qǐng àn zhào shuō míng shū cāo zuò.
    Please operate according to the instructions.
  • 按照
    Wǒ men àn zhào fǎ lǜ bàn shì.
    We handle matters in accordance with the law.
  • 按照
    àn zhào Shùn xù pái duì, bú yào chā duì.
    Line up in order; don't cut in line.

Grammar

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