Definition
凭 (píng) works as both a verb ('to rely on') and a preposition ('on the basis of', 'no matter'). As a verb, it's more abstract than 靠 (physical leaning) and has a formal two-syllable synonym 凭借. As a preposition meaning 'on the basis of', it's closer to reasoning than 按照 (following rules); the sense 'no matter' is more spoken than 任 (literary).
preposition
on the basis ofby means ofno matter (how, what, who, etc.)
verb
to rely onto depend on
Easily confused
- 任rènlook-aliketo appoint, to assign (someone to a post)
- 平píngsound-alike(adjective) flat, level, smooth
- 评píngsound-aliketo evaluate, to judge, to comment on (the quality or merit of)
Examples
- 凭，。píng tā de jīngyàn, tā yí dìng néng zuò hǎo.With his experience, he will surely do well.
- 凭。Wǒmen bù néng zhǐ píng yùnqi.We can't rely only on luck.
- 凭，。píng nǐ zěnme shuō, wǒ dōu bù xìn.No matter what you say, I don't believe it.
Grammar
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