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Expressing 'according to' with 依据 (yījù)
Manner & Method
Purpose & Reason
Structure
依据 + Noun + Verb Phrase
Explanation
依据 (yījù) is a preposition or noun meaning "according to," "based on," or "basis." As a preposition, it introduces the rule, law, or standard that serves as the foundation for an action. It is more formal than 根据 and is often used in legal or official contexts.
Examples
依据公司规定，员工每年有十五天年假。
yījù gōngsī guīdìng, yuángōng měinián yǒu shíwǔ tiān niánjià.
According to company policy, employees have fifteen days of annual leave per year.
法院依据法律作出了最终判决。
fǎyuàn yījù fǎlǜ zuòchū le zuìzhōng pànjué.
The court made its final ruling based on the law.
依据调查结果，我们需要调整计划。
yījù diàochá jiéguǒ, wǒmen xūyào tiáozhěng jìhuà.
Based on the investigation results, we need to adjust the plan.