preposition / verb HSK 4
Traditional 根據
according to · based on · in light of · on the basis of
Meaning
根据 is a common preposition used to introduce the source or basis of information, decisions, or actions. It means 'according to' or 'based on' and is used when citing evidence, data, reports, or any foundation for a statement or action.
Usage
根据 typically appears at the beginning of a sentence or clause to introduce the basis for what follows. It's formal enough for written Chinese but also common in spoken contexts. Often followed by nouns like 报告 (report), 调查 (survey), 法律 (law), or 经验 (experience).
Examples
- 01根据最新的研究，这种方法很有效。, .According to the latest research, this method is very effective.
- 02我们要根据实际情况做决定。.We need to make decisions based on the actual situation.
Characters
Common collocations
- 根据...来看...judging from...
- 根据实际情况according to the actual situation
- 有根据well-founded, have basis
- 根据报告according to the report
Origin
Literally combines 根 (root/foundation) and 据 (evidence/basis), creating the meaning of 'rooted in evidence' or 'based on foundation.'