根据 gēnjù on the basis of
on the basis of; according to
How to remember 根据: 根 measure word for long, thin things + 据 according to = on the basis of.
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How it is used
- "Based on / according to" + a source - 根据天气预报 (gēnjù tiānqì yùbào) according to the forecast, 根据规定 (gēnjù guīdìng) per the rules.
- Introduces the basis at the front of the clause; also a noun "grounds/basis" - 有根据 (yǒu gēnjù) well-founded, 没有根据 baseless.
- Distinguish from 按照 (ànzhào, in accordance with a rule/plan): 根据 stresses evidence/source, 按照 stresses following a procedure.
Example sentences
- 我们根据合同来办事。 Wǒmen gēnjù hétong lái bànshì.We conduct our business in accordance with the contract.
- 不要根据封面来判断一本书。 Búyào gēnjù fēngmiàn lái pànduàn yī běnshū.Don't judge a book by its cover.
- 根据天气预报，雨季下周会开始。 Gēnjù tiānqìyùbào, yǔjì xiàzhōu huì kāishǐ.According to the weather forecast, the rainy season will set in next week.