凭借 píngjiè to rely on
to rely on; to depend on; by means of; thanks to; something that one relies on
How to remember 凭借: 凭 to lean on + 借 borrow = to rely on.
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How it is used
- 'By means of / relying on' a strength or resource - 凭借实力获胜 (píngjiè shílì huòshèng) to win on the strength of one's ability.
- Formal; introduces the advantage or tool that makes success possible.
- Contrast 依靠 (yīkào, to depend on for support) - 凭借 stresses leveraging a specific asset/quality to achieve a result.