依照 yīzhào according to
according to; in light of
How to remember 依照: 依 to rely on + 照 shine = according to.
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How it is used
- In accordance with / according to - 依照合同规定执行 (yīzhào hétong guīdìng zhíxíng) execute according to the contract's terms.
- Formal; introduces the standard/rule being followed: 依照规定, 依照惯例.
- Near-synonym 按照 (ànzhào, according to, more everyday); 依照 is more formal and often for laws/rules/agreements.