Definition
本着 (běnzhe) is a formal preposition meaning 'in accordance with', used specifically before abstract nouns like principles, spirit, or attitude—e.g., 本着和平共处的原则. It is more restricted than 根据 (gēnjù 'according to') and 按 (àn 'according to rules'), which are broader and appear in everyday contexts.
preposition
based on (a principle, spirit, or attitude)in conformance with
Examples
- 本着。Wǒmen běn zhe hépíng gòngchǔ de yuánzé chǔlǐ guójì guānxì.We handle international relations based on the principle of peaceful coexistence.
- 本着。Xuéxiào běn zhe péiyǎng xuéshēng quánmiàn fāzhǎn de mùbiāo zhìdìng kèchéng.The school designs courses based on the goal of cultivating students' all-round development.
- 本着。Shuāngfāng běn zhe hùlì gòngyíng de jīngshén qiānshǔ le hézuò xiéyì.The two sides signed a cooperation agreement in the spirit of mutual benefit and win-win.
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