依据
yī jù
Basis, according to, based on
依据 (yī jù) — on the basis of
依据 (yījù) + Noun (basis) + Verb
HSK 53.0
Pattern diagram
Who / what依据NounAction
Rule structure
依据 (yījù) is a formal preposition meaning "on the basis of, in accordance with". It comes before a noun that names the basis: a document, rule, or contract.
Rule structure
依据 (yījù) is a formal preposition meaning "on the basis of, in accordance with". It comes before a noun that names the basis: a document, rule, or contract.
Examples
我们依据合同办事。
Wǒmen yījù hétong bànshì.
We act in accordance with the contract.
Examples
我们依据合同办事。
Wǒmen yījù hétong bànshì.
We act in accordance with the contract.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “on the basis of” in Chinese with 依据?
Use the structure: 依据 (yījù) + Noun (basis) + Verb. For example: 我们依据合同办事。 — “We act in accordance with the contract”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
我们依据合同办事。 — “We act in accordance with the contract”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.0 Level 5.
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