本着

běn zhe

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Preposition Rare

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Definitions

1. based on...
2. in conformance with..
3. taking as one's main principle

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 背离 bèi lí 背离 bèi lí to depart from 本着友谊的精神，互相帮助。: to depart from

Related words

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• 从 cóng 从 cóng from 本着友谊的精神，互相帮助。: from
• 基于 jī yú 基于 jī yú because of 本着公平的原则，做出决定。: because of

Synonyms

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• 按照 àn zhào 按照 àn zhào according to 本着友谊的精神，互相帮助。: according to

Usage notes

Collocations

Attributive noun required: 本着 + 的 + abstract noun (精神、原则、态度). Cannot be followed by a verb phrase.

Common mistakes

X 本着地帮助 X : Never attach 地 after 本着 because it is a preposition, not a manner adverb.

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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我们 本着 友谊的精神，互相帮助。

In the spirit of friendship, we help each other.

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Child Words of 本着

• 本 本 běn: root
• 着 着 zhāo: (chess) move
• 着 着 zháo: to touch
• 着 着 zhe: aspect particle indicating action in progress
• 着 着 zhuó: to wear (clothes)