按照
HSK 4- Other
Structure (结构 jiégòu)
Meaning (意思 yìsi)
Preposition 按照 is used to indicate that an action is carried out in accordance with a certain standard, rule, or requirement.
Explanation (解释 jiěshì)
Preposition 按照 means "according to," "based on," or "in accordance with." It is used to indicate that an action is carried out following an existing standard, plan, regulation, or instruction. Use 按照 to emphasize compliance and acting on a proper basis, rather than doing something arbitrarily. The phrase 按照 typically appears at the beginning of a sentence or immediately after the subject.
Examples (例句 lìjù)(5)
- 我们按照计划进行。繁: 我們按照計劃進行。Wǒmen ànzhào jìhuà jìnxíng.
We proceed according to the plan.
- 请按照规定停车。繁: 請按照規定停車。Qǐng ànzhào guīdìng tíngchē.
Please park your car in accordance with the regulations.
- 我按照老师说的做了。繁: 我按照老師說的做了。Wǒ ànzhào lǎoshī shuō de zuò le.
I followed what the teacher said.
- 她按照食谱做菜。繁: 她按照食譜做菜。Tā ànzhào shípǔ zuòcài.
She cooks dishes according to the recipe.
- 请按照顺序排队。繁: 請按照順序排隊。Qǐng ànzhào shùnxù páiduì.
Please line up in order.
Common mistakes
- Wrong:我们进行按照计划。Correct:我们按照计划进行。
The preposition 按照 and its accompanying noun phrase must come before the verb it modifies.
- Wrong:你做这个说明书。Correct:你按照这个说明书做。
To express "following" an instruction, use the preposition 按照; the noun referring to the instruction cannot be placed directly after the verb.