根据

gēn

Traditional: 根据

#1157 of 5,000 Core 5000

Translation

according to, on the basis of

Word origin

A compound of 根 meaning root or basis and 据 meaning to rely on, together to rely on as a basis. It means according to or on the basis of.

Origin
compound
Root
根 (gēn, basis) + 据 (jù, rely on)

Stroke order

Stroke order for 根

Stroke order for 据

Examples

According to the forecast, it will rain tomorrow.

guī

Please act according to the rules.

By his account, the matter is simple.

We decide on the basis of the situation.

biān

This film is based on a true story.

根据 (gēnjù) means according to, on the basis of, and as a noun a basis or grounds.

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This word is part of lesson 24.