根据
HSK 4- Other
Structure (结构 jiégòu)
Meaning (意思 yìsi)
The preposition 根据 is used to indicate the basis, evidence, or source of information for an action or conclusion.
Explanation (解释 jiěshì)
根据 (gēnjù) means "based on" or "according to." It is a preposition used to introduce the basis, evidence, or source of information for the main clause. It typically appears at the beginning of a sentence or immediately before the verb.
The key distinction from similar words is that 根据 emphasizes an objective fact, data, or evidence as the foundation for a judgment or decision.
Examples (例句 lìjù)(5)
- 根据天气预报，明天会下雨。繁: 根據天氣預報，明天會下雨。Gēnjù tiānqì yùbào, míngtiān huì xià yǔ.
According to the weather forecast, it will rain tomorrow.
- 根据学校规定，学生不能迟到。繁: 根據學校規定，學生不能遲到。Gēnjù xuéxiào guīdìng, xuéshēng bù néng chídào.
According to the school regulations, students cannot be late.
- 根据我的经验，这个问题不难。繁: 根據我的經驗，這個問題不難。Gēnjù wǒ de jīngyàn, zhège wèntí bù nán.
Based on my experience, this problem is not difficult.
- 警察根据证据抓住了坏人。繁: 警察根據證據抓住了壞人。Jǐngchá gēnjù zhèngjù zhuāzhù le huàirén.
The police caught the criminal based on the evidence.
- 根据这份报告，公司去年赚了很多钱。繁: 根據這份報告，公司去年賺了很多錢。Gēnjù zhè fèn bàogào, gōngsī qùnián zhuàn le hěn duō qián.
According to this report, the company made a lot of money last year.
Common mistakes
- Wrong:我们决定明天去，根据天气预报。Correct:根据天气预报，我们决定明天去。
The phrase 根据 typically appears at the beginning of a sentence or before the main verb to establish a basis before stating an action.
- Wrong:请根据这个地图走。Correct:请按照这个地图走。
When expressing 'to follow' instructions, plans, or maps, 按照 is more natural. 根据 emphasizes 'basing on' facts or data.