依
yī
To rely on; according to
依 (yī) — according to, based on
依 (yī) + Noun / Fact, Main Clause
HSK 7–93.0
Pattern diagram
依Fact，Clause
Rule structure
依 (yī) is a literary-neutral preposition meaning "according to, based on, depending on". It introduces a basis, rule, or viewpoint: 依法 (yī fǎ) "according to law", 依我看 (yī wǒ kàn) "in my view". It is close to 依照 (yīzhào) and 依据 (yījù) but is shorter and more common in written style than colloquial 按 (àn).
Rule structure
依 (yī) is a literary-neutral preposition meaning "according to, based on, depending on". It introduces a basis, rule, or viewpoint: 依法 (yī fǎ) "according to law", 依我看 (yī wǒ kàn) "in my view". It is close to 依照 (yīzhào) and 依据 (yījù) but is shorter and more common in written style than colloquial 按 (àn).
Examples
依法办事，大家放心。
Yī fǎ bàn shì, dàjiā fàngxīn.
If things are done according to law, everyone can feel at ease.
Examples
依法办事，大家放心。
Yī fǎ bàn shì, dàjiā fàngxīn.
If things are done according to law, everyone can feel at ease.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “according to, based on” in Chinese with 依?
Use the structure: 依 (yī) + Noun / Fact, Main Clause. For example: 依法办事，大家放心。 — “If things are done according to law, everyone can feel at ease”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
依法办事，大家放心。 — “If things are done according to law, everyone can feel at ease”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.0 Levels 7–9.
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