根据 (gēnjù) — how to say "according to" in Chinese

根据

According to

Character composition

root, basis

to rely on, according to

Radicals / Keys

Hand

#64 · shǒu · 3 strokes

Tree

#75 · · 4 strokes

Examples

我们根据大家的意见决定时间,然后再通知所有人。

We will decide the time based on everyone's opinion, and then notify everyone.

根据天气预报,明天会下雨。

According to the weather forecast, it will rain tomorrow.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 根据 (gēnjù) — according to

[gen-ju] Genie Judo is balancing on the root of an enormous tree 根据 🌳 while consulting an ancient scroll, which he relies on according to 根据 its instructions to find the hidden lamp. "According to 根据 this scroll, the lamp is under the glowing rock!" he exclaims, pointing excitedly at a shimmering stone.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "according to" in Chinese?

"according to" in Chinese is 根据 (gēnjù).

What does 根据 mean in English?

根据 (gēnjù) means "According to".

How is 根据 pronounced?

It is pronounced gēnjù (written as genju). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "according to" in Chinese characters?

It is written 根据.

What HSK level is 根据?

根据 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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