根据
gēnjù
According to
How to say “according to” in Chinese: 根据 vs 据
根据 (gēnjù) + Noun / 据 (jù) + Source / Report
根据 (gēn jù) vs 据 (jù) — according to, based on
HSK 6Adverbs
根据 (gēnjù) + Noun / 据 (jù) + Source / Report
HSK 6Adverbs根据 (gēn jù) vs 据 (jù) — according to, based on
Rule structure
根据 (gēnjù) is a preposition/verb meaning "based on". 据 (jù) is a concise formal/literary preposition often used with disyllabic sources (据说 (jùshuō), 据报道 (jù bàodào)).
Rule structure
根据 (gēnjù) is a preposition/verb meaning "based on". 据 (jù) is a concise formal/literary preposition often used with disyllabic sources (据说 (jùshuō), 据报道 (jù bàodào)).
Examples
根据法律，这样做不行。 / 据报道，会议取消了。
Gēnjù fǎlǜ, zhèyàng zuò bù xíng. / Jù bàodào, huìyì qǔxiāo le.
According to the law, this is not allowed. / According to reports, the meeting was canceled.
Examples
根据法律，这样做不行。 / 据报道，会议取消了。
Gēnjù fǎlǜ, zhèyàng zuò bù xíng. / Jù bàodào, huìyì qǔxiāo le.
According to the law, this is not allowed. / According to reports, the meeting was canceled.
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Words from this rule
法律
fǎlǜ
Law
这样
zhè yàng
Like this, this way
做
zuò
To do, to make, to cook (food)
不
bù
No, not
行
xíng
To go, OK, alright
报道
bàodào
To report; report, news
会议
huìyì
Meeting, conference
取消
qǔ xiāo
To cancel; to call off
了
le
Particle (completed action or change of state)
家
jiā
Family, home; measure word for businesses and establishments
孩子
háizi
Child
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “according to, based on” in Chinese with 根据 vs 据?
Use the structure: 根据 (gēnjù) + Noun / 据 (jù) + Source / Report. For example: 根据法律，这样做不行。 / 据报道，会议取消了。 — “According to the law, this is not allowed. / According to reports, the meeting was canceled”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
根据法律，这样做不行。 / 据报道，会议取消了。 — “According to the law, this is not allowed. / According to reports, the meeting was canceled”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 6.
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