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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing "by means of" with 凭借 (píngjiè)

    HSK 4
    Manner & Method

    Structure

    凭借 + Means/Basis, + Result

    Explanation

    凭借 (píngjiè) means "by means of," "through," or "on the basis of" and introduces the method, resource, or basis used to achieve something. It emphasizes the tool or foundation that enables a result, and is commonly used in formal contexts.

    Examples

    • 她凭借自己的努力考上了理想的大学。

      Tā píngjiè zìjǐ de nǔlì kǎoshàng le lǐxiǎng de dàxué.

      She got into her dream university through her own hard work.

    • 他凭借多年的经验解决了这个技术难题。

      Tā píngjiè duō nián de jīngyàn jiějué le zhège jìshù nántí.

      He solved this technical challenge with years of experience.

    • 这家公司凭借创新的产品迅速占领了市场。

      Zhè jiā gōngsī píngjiè chuàngxīn de chǎnpǐn xùnsù zhànlǐng le shìchǎng.

      This company quickly captured the market with its innovative products.