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    Expressing 'according to' with 按照 (ànzhào)

    Manner & Method

    Structure

    按照 + Reference + Verb Phrase

    Explanation

    The preposition 按照 (ànzhào) means 'according to' or 'in accordance with.' It introduces a standard, rule, or reference that guides an action. It is placed before the noun phrase representing the basis or source being followed.

    Examples

    • 按照公司的规定，迟到三次就要扣工资。

      ànzhào gōngsī de guīdìng, chídào sān cì jiù yào kòu gōngzī.

      According to company regulations, being late three times will result in a pay deduction.

    • 请按照说明书上的步骤来操作。

      qǐng ànzhào shuōmíngshū shàng de bùzhòu lái cāozuò.

      Please follow the steps in the instruction manual to operate it.

    • 我们按照老师的要求完成了作业。

      wǒmen ànzhào lǎoshī de yāoqiú wánchéng le zuòyè.

      We completed the homework according to the teacher's requirements.

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