HSK 4

根据

According to (based on)

Explanation

'根据' (gēnjù) is a preposition used to indicate the basis or grounds for an action or matter. It usually stands at the beginning of the sentence, followed by a noun or noun phrase indicating the source of information or evidence. Example: '根据天气预报' (according to the weather forecast). The common structure is '根据 + [source of information], [action/result]'.

Examples

学校根据学生的中文水平分班。
xuéxiàogēnxuéshēngdezhōngwénshuǐpíngfēnbān
根据大家的意见,我们修改了计划。
gēnjiādejiànmenxiūgǎilehuà

Learn “根据” effectively

The grammar point “根据” (According to (based on)) is one of the key structures at HSK 4. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.

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