Decoded Slug: 根据 (gēnjù) - According to
Mandarin Grammar Point
根据 (gēnjù) - According to
根据 (gēnjù) - According to
Short explanation:
Used to refer to some basis for a statement or action.
Formation:
根据 + Source of information + Statement or Action
Examples:
根据天气预报，明天将会下雨。
Gēnjù tiānqì yùbào, míngtiān jiāng huì xiàyǔ.
According to the weather forecast, it's going to rain tomorrow.
根据我妈妈的建议，我决定学习医学。
Gēnjù wǒ māmā de jiànyì, wǒ juédìng xuéxí yīxué.
According to my mother's advice, I decided to study medicine.
根据这本旅游指南，这个地方是一个必去的景点。
Gēnjù zhè běn lǚyóu zhǐnán, zhège dìfāng shì yīgè bì qù de jǐngdiǎn.
According to this travel guide, this place is a must-visit spot.
根据他的表情，我认为他非常开心。
Gēnjù tā de biǎoqíng, wǒ rènwéi tā fēicháng kāixīn.
According to his expression, I think he's very happy.
Long explanation:
The Mandarin Chinese phrase '根据 (gēnjù)' is used to refer to some basis, such as facts, information, or principles, for making a statement or taking an action. It is equivalent to the prepositional phrase 'according to' in English. This phrase is used to associate the subsequent statement or action with a certain source of information or basis.
