Definition
取决于 is a fixed verbal phrase meaning 'to depend on' or 'to be determined by'. It is commonly used in formal or written Chinese to indicate that the outcome of something is decided by a specific factor. The pattern is: subject + 取决于 + noun phrase or clause. It is similar to 依靠 but more abstract and often used for conditions, decisions, or results.
v.p.
to depend onto be determined by
Examples
- 取决于。Zhè cì kǎoshì de chéngjì qǔ jué yú yú nǐ de nǔlì chéngdù.The result of this exam depends on how hard you work.
- 取决于。Xiàngmù de chénggōng qǔ jué yú yú tuánduì de hézuò.The success of the project depends on the team's cooperation.
- 取决于。Shìfǒu qù lǚxíng qǔ jué yú yú tiānqì qíngkuàng.Whether we go on the trip depends on the weather conditions.
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