按照 (ànzhào) vs 根据 (gēnjù): following rules vs based on facts
按照 (ànzhào) + Rule / Standard (follow) / 根据 (gēnjù) + Basis / Source (based on)
Comparing "按照 (ànzhào)" and "根据 (gēnjù)"
按照 (ànzhào) + Rule / Standard (follow) / 根据 (gēnjù) + Basis / Source (based on)
HSK 6AdverbsComparing "按照 (ànzhào)" and "根据 (gēnjù)"
Rule structure
按照 (ànzhào) emphasizes compliance with a rule, standard, or procedure. 根据 (gēnjù) emphasizes the basis, evidence, or source. Both mean "according to", but 按照 (ànzhào) is more prescriptive.
Rule structure
按照 (ànzhào) emphasizes compliance with a rule, standard, or procedure. 根据 (gēnjù) emphasizes the basis, evidence, or source. Both mean "according to", but 按照 (ànzhào) is more prescriptive.
Examples
按照规定办事。 / 根据调查得出结论。
Ànzhào guīdìng bànshì. / Gēnjù diàochá dé chū jiélùn.
Act according to the rules. / Draw a conclusion based on the survey.
Examples
按照规定办事。 / 根据调查得出结论。
Ànzhào guīdìng bànshì. / Gēnjù diàochá dé chū jiélùn.
Act according to the rules. / Draw a conclusion based on the survey.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Comparing "按照 (ànzhào)" and "根据 (gēnjù)"” in Chinese?
Use the structure: 按照 (ànzhào) + Rule / Standard (follow) / 根据 (gēnjù) + Basis / Source (based on). For example: 按照规定办事。 / 根据调查得出结论。 — “Act according to the rules. / Draw a conclusion based on the survey.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
按照规定办事。 / 根据调查得出结论。 — “Act according to the rules. / Draw a conclusion based on the survey.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 6.
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