本着
běnzhe
In accordance with, based on
本着 (běn zháo) — in line with, on the basis of
Subject + 本着 (běnzhe) + Noun (principle/guideline) + Verb
HSK 7–93.0
Pattern diagram
Who / what本着NounAction
Rule structure
本着 (běnzhe) introduces a principle or guideline that guides an action: 本着公平的原则 (běn zháo gōng píng de yuán zé) (in line with the principle of fairness). It differs from 按照 (àn zhào) (following a rule) and 根据 (gēn jù) (basis). It is usually formal or official in register.
Rule structure
本着 (běnzhe) introduces a principle or guideline that guides an action: 本着公平的原则 (běn zháo gōng píng de yuán zé) (in line with the principle of fairness). It differs from 按照 (àn zhào) (following a rule) and 根据 (gēn jù) (basis). It is usually formal or official in register.
Examples
我们本着公平的原则处理这件事。
Wǒmen běnzhe gōngpíng de yuánzé chǔlǐ zhè jiàn shì.
We handle this matter in line with the principle of fairness.
Examples
我们本着公平的原则处理这件事。
Wǒmen běnzhe gōngpíng de yuánzé chǔlǐ zhè jiàn shì.
We handle this matter in line with the principle of fairness.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “in line with, on the basis of” in Chinese with 本着?
Use the structure: Subject + 本着 (běnzhe) + Noun (principle/guideline) + Verb. For example: 我们本着公平的原则处理这件事。 — “We handle this matter in line with the principle of fairness”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
我们本着公平的原则处理这件事。 — “We handle this matter in line with the principle of fairness”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.0 Levels 7–9.
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