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HSK 6

据

据 (according to, based on)

Explanation

据 is used at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the source of information, usually combined with words like 介绍 (introduce), 统计 (statistics), 说 (it is said). The common structure is 据 + noun/source + , + information clause. It carries an objective, formal tone and is often used in documents or reports.

Examples

据专家介绍，这个信息并不准确。
jùzhuānjiājièshào，zhègexìnxībìngbùzhǔnquè。
据统计，大多数家庭有一到两个子女。
jùtǒngjì，dàduōshùjiātíngyǒuyídàoliǎnggèzinǚ。
据说，他还没决定放弃。
jùshuō，tāháiméijuédìngfàngqì。

Learn “据” effectively

The grammar point “据” (据 (according to, based on)) is one of the key structures at HSK 6. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.

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