基于

jī yú

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Preposition Common

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Definitions

1. because of
2. on the basis of
3. in view of
4. on account of

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Word relationships

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• 鉴于 jiàn yú 鉴于 jiàn yú in view of 更正式的书面语，用于公文或法律文件: in view of

Related words

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• 依据 yī jù 依据 yī jù according to 强调以某事物为基础或根据: according to

Synonyms

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• 由于 yóu yú 由于 yóu yú due to 表示原因或依据，常用于书面语: due to

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Don't use 基于 to express subjective feelings like 我喜欢你 based on your personality. It's formal and impersonal.

Formality

基于 is formal, used mainly in written or official contexts; in casual speech, use 因为 or 根据 instead.

Grammar

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HSK 2.0 Level 6+ HSK 3.0 Level 7–9+ 6 min

本着, 基于, 鉴于, 经 and 依 for “On the Basis Of”

Use the formal prepositions 本着 (a principle), 基于 (a basis), 鉴于 (a situation), 经 (a process) and 依 (a standard) to say what a decision or action rests on; 鉴于 can also join a whole clause.

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Example Sentences

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基于 调查结果，我们做出了决定。

Based on the survey results, we made a decision.

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Child Words of 基于

• 于 于 yú: (of time or place) in; at; on
• 基 基 jī: (bound form) base; foundation