Definition
根据 (gēnjù) means 'according to, based on' and is the most neutral, everyday preposition for citing a source or reason. 按 (àn) is used for following rules or procedures, and the synonyms 以 (HSK5) and 依据 (HSK5) are more formal. 根据 is also a noun meaning 'basis, foundation' (e.g., 有根据 'have a basis').
preposition
according tobased on
noun
basisfoundation
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 根据。Qǐng gēn jù lǎoshī shuō de fāngfǎ zuò.Please do it according to the method the teacher said.
- 根据？Tā de xiǎngfǎ yǒu gēn jù ma?Does his idea have any basis?
- 根据。Wǒ gēn jù xīnwén zhīdào míngtiān yǒu yǔ.I know from the news that it will rain tomorrow.
Grammar
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