HSK 3
按、按照
The structures 按 and 按照
Explanation
按 and 按照 both mean 'according to, based on' and are used to indicate the basis or standard for an action. 按 usually goes with words of time such as 天 (day) or 月 (month), or with other units of measurement. 按照 usually goes with more complex nouns such as 地图 (map), or rules and plans. Both structures stand before a noun as an adverbial that modifies the main verb.
Examples
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The grammar point “按、按照” (The structures 按 and 按照) is one of the key structures at HSK 3. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.
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