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
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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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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