凭 (píng) - to rely on & to depend on

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píng ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 几

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凭 · píng

to rely on;

to depend on;

to base on;

evidence;

certificate;

according to;

no matter (how, what, etc.

);

to lean on

to rely onto depend onto base on

Usage highlights

certificateaccording torely onlean onevidencebase on

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 无据— without basis
  • 凭空— without evidence, groundless

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Please provide proof of identity (身份证).
  • He relies on his own abilities (凭自己的能力).
  • We make decisions based on facts (凭事实做决定).
  • No matter how difficult it is (凭多难).

Collocations

  • certificate(凭证)
  • according to(凭据)
  • rely on(凭借)
  • lean on(凭靠)
  • evidence(凭据)
  • base on(凭依)

Idioms

  • Empty words are no proof(空口无凭)
  • Rely on one's own strength(凭自己的力量)
  • Act according to circumstances(凭机应变)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally meant 'to lean on' physically, later extended to abstract concepts of reliance and evidence.
  • Used in legal and administrative contexts to refer to documents that serve as proof or authorization.

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