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根据

gēnjù

Description

根据的意思是「按照」某个东西来做决定或说话。

The meaning of "根据" is 'according to' something when making decisions or speaking.

我们常说「根据天气」、「根据规定」,也可以说「有根据」,表示有理由。

We often say "根据天气" (according to the weather), "根据规定" (according to the rules), and also "有根据" (well-founded), meaning having a reason.

Meanings

根据gēnjù

according to; based on

根据天气预报,明天会下雨。

According to the weather forecast, it will rain tomorrow.

根据gēnjù

basis; grounds; evidence

你这样说有什么根据?

What is the basis for your statement?

根据gēnjù

to base on; to go by

这个决定是根据大家的意见做的。

This decision was made based on everyone's opinions.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    根 (root) + 据 (basis), literally "root and basis," meaning foundation.

  • Nuance

    as a preposition, often followed by a source; 有根据 means "well-founded."

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