How to say “on the basis of” with 凭 (píng)
凭 (píng) + Noun + Verb
Expressing "on the basis of" with "凭 (píng) (píng)"
凭 (píng) + Noun + Verb
HSK 5PrepositionsExpressing "on the basis of" with "凭 (píng) (píng)"
Rule structure
凭 (píng) (píng) means "to rely on, based on". It indicates the basis, evidence, or qualification for an action. Often used in rhetorical questions.
Rule structure
凭 (píng) (píng) means "to rely on, based on". It indicates the basis, evidence, or qualification for an action. Often used in rhetorical questions.
Examples
你凭什么这么说？
Nǐ píng shénme zhème shuō?
On what basis do you say that?
Examples
你凭什么这么说？
Nǐ píng shénme zhème shuō?
On what basis do you say that?
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Expressing "on the basis of" with "凭 (píng)"” in Chinese?
Use the structure: 凭 (píng) + Noun + Verb. For example: 你凭什么这么说？ — “On what basis do you say that?”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
你凭什么这么说？ — “On what basis do you say that?”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 5.
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