按照 ànzhào according to
according to; in accordance with; in light of
How to remember 按照: 按 press + 照 shine = according to.
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How it is used
- According to / in accordance with, introducing a standard to follow - 按照规定 (ànzhào guīdìng) as per the rules, 按照计划 according to plan.
- A preposition taking a noun object; often interchangeable with 根据 (gēnjù), but 按照 stresses complying/acting in line with, 根据 stresses basing on evidence.
- Shortened to just 按 in speech: 按合同办 (àn hétong bàn) handle it per the contract.
Example sentences
- 一切都按照计划进行。 Yíqiè dōu ànzhào jìhuà jìnxíng.Everything is underway according to plan.
- 他按照字面上的意思。 Tā ànzhào zìmiànshàng de yìsi.He took it literally.
- 老师按照身高给孩子们排队。 Lǎoshī ànzhào shēngāo gěi háizi men páiduì.The teacher lined the children up in order of height.