HSK 3 Word Classes (Preposition) Preposition Introduce means/base

Introduce Means / Base - 根据

引出凭借、依据 — 根据

Understand the use of 根据 and their placement in a sentence.

Elements

根据

How to use it

  • For 根据, take a model sentence like 根据你说的 (According to what you say) and replace only the variable information.
  • Copy a model sentence (根据你说的) and replace the subject/object/time while keeping the same structure.
  • Context: especially in formal register and information.

Examples

根据你说的

gēnjù nǐ shuō de

According to what you say

根据情况

gēnjù qíngkuàng

According to the circumstances

根据规定

gēnjù guīdìng

According to the rules

根据调查

gēnjù diàochá

According to the investigation

Common mistakes

  • Check the order of elements before speaking or writing.
  • Use a complete sentence to validate the structure in a real context.

Practice quiz

Choose the best option for each sentence, then submit to view the correction.

1. ____你说的

(According to what you say)

2. ____情况

(According to the circumstances)

3. ____规定

(According to the rules)

4. ____调查

(According to the investigation)