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凭
píng
Description
"凭"的意思是靠着某个东西，或者根据某个理由。
"凭" means to rely on something or to base on a certain reason.
我们常说"凭什么"，意思是问别人有什么理由。
We often say "凭什么", which means asking someone what reason they have.
Meanings
凭píng
to rely on; based on; according to
凭这张票你可以进去。
You can enter with this ticket.
凭píng
to lean on; to lean against
他凭着窗户看外面。
He looks outside through the window.
凭píng
no matter (what/how)
凭你怎么说，我都不去。
No matter what you say, I won't go.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
凭什么 is a common spoken phrase challenging someone's right or reason to do something.
- Etymology
originally meaning to lean on, extended to 'rely on' and 'based on'.
In videos
“对，他们都跟，他们自己凭，”
“你凭什么这样要求我了”
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