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Expressing 'based on' with 基于 (jīyú)
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Purpose & Reason
Structure
基于 + Noun/Phrase
Explanation
The preposition 基于 (jīyú) means "based on" or "on the basis of" and is used to introduce the foundation or reason for something. It is a formal expression commonly found in written Chinese, academic texts, and news reports.
Examples
基于目前的数据，我们决定调整方案。
Jīyú mùqián de shùjù, wǒmen juédìng tiáozhěng fāng'àn.
Based on the current data, we decided to adjust the plan.
这个结论是基于大量实验结果得出的。
Zhège jiélùn shì jīyú dàliàng shíyàn jiéguǒ dé chū de.
This conclusion was drawn based on a large number of experimental results.
基于安全考虑，这条路暂时封闭了。
Jīyú ānquán kǎolǜ, zhè tiáo lù zànshí fēngbì le.
Based on safety considerations, this road has been temporarily closed.