The Chinese word 根据 means “according to” or “based on”. It is often used to introduce a source of information or a reference point for a statement. For example, if someone says “根据最新的报告”, it means “according to the latest report”. The word 根据 is commonly used in formal settings such as academic papers, news articles, and legal documents.
Translation
Noun: basis, foundation
Verb: to base on
Relative Clause: according to, based on
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 根据最新的研究报告，这种药物是安全有效的 | gēnjù zuìxīn de yánjiū bàogào, zhè zhǒng yàowù shì ānquán yǒuxiào de | According to the latest research report, this medication is safe and effective |
| 根据法律规定，未成年人不得购买酒精饮料 | gēnjù fǎlǜ guīdìng, wèichéngnián rén bùdé gòumǎi jiǔjīng yǐnliào | According to the law, minors are not allowed to buy alcoholic beverages |
| 我们需要根据市场需求来制定销售策略 | wǒmen xūyào gēnjù shìchǎng xūqiú lái zhìdìng xiāoshòu cèlüè | We need to develop a sales strategy based on market demand |
| 根据客户的反馈意见，我们将改进产品的设计 | gēnjù kèhù de fǎnkuì yìjiàn, wǒmen jiāng gǎijìn chǎnpǐn de shèjì | Based on customer feedback, we will improve the design of our product |
| 请根据公司的规定，按时提交报告 | qǐng gēnjù gōngsī de guīdìng, ànshí tígōng bàogào | Please submit the report on time according to the company’s regulations |
HSK
根据 is part of HSK Level 3 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 4.
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