Decoded Slug: 按照 (ànzhào) - According to
Mandarin Grammar Point
按照 (ànzhào) - According to
按照 (ànzhào) - According to
Short explanation:
Used to indicate doing something according to a certain method, rule, or standard.
Formation:
Subject + 按照 + Method / Rule / Standard + Verb + Rest of the sentence
Examples:
按照老师的建议，我决定每天学习一小时中文。
Ànzhào lǎoshī de jiànyì, wǒ juédìng měitiān xuéxí yī xiǎoshí Zhōngwén.
According to the teacher's advice, I decided to study Chinese for one hour every day.
按照这个配方做饭，你会得到一道美味的菜。
Ànzhào zhège pèifǎng zuòfàn, nǐ huì dédào yīdào měiwèi de cài.
If you cook according to this recipe, you will get a delicious dish.
按照地图，我们应该在这个十字路口右转。
Ànzhào dìtú, wǒmen yīnggāi zài zhège shízì lùkǒu yòu zhuǎn.
According to the map, we should turn right at this intersection.
按照他的计划，我们晚餐后立即去电影院。
Ànzhào tā de jìhuà, wǒmen wǎncān hòu lìjí qù diànyǐngyuàn.
According to his plan, we will go to the cinema immediately after dinner.
Long explanation:
The Mandarin Chinese phrase '按照 (ànzhào)' is used to show that someone is doing something based on a certain method, guideline, standard, or rule. It can be literally translated to English as 'according to', 'in accordance with', or 'based on'. You can use it when you want to express that something is being done according to a certain principle, norm, or basis.
