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根据

gēnjù

Description

"根据"的意思是按照某个事实、信息或原因来做事情或下结论。

"根据" means to do something or draw a conclusion based on a fact, information, or reason.

我们常说"根据天气"或者"根据规定"，也可以说这件事没有根据。

We often say "根据天气" (according to the weather) or "根据规定" (according to the rules), and we can also say something has no "根据" (basis).

Meanings

根据gēnjù

according to; on the basis of

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

你说的话有什么根据吗？

Is there any basis for what you said?

Related words

按照依据根本证据理由

Notes

  • Etymology

    根 means 'root' and 据 means 'to rely on', together meaning 'basis'.

  • Nuance

    as a preposition 根据 is like 按照 but often introduces facts or sources.

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