憑 (píng) - To rely on & to depend on

憑Tone 2

píng ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

憑 · píng

To rely on;

to depend on;

to base on;

evidence;

proof;

certificate;

according to;

by means of.

To rely onto depend onto base on

Usage highlights

To rely onEvidence/proofCertificate/voucherTicketAccording toDepend on

Synonyms

  • 靠— to rely on; to depend on
  • 依— to depend on; according to
  • 據— according to; based on

Antonyms

  • 棄— to abandon; to discard
  • 離— to leave; to separate from

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He relies on his experience (憑藉經驗).
  • Please present your ticket (請憑票入場).
  • We base our judgment on the evidence (憑證據判斷).
  • This serves as proof of purchase (憑證).

Collocations

  • To rely on(憑藉)
  • Evidence/proof(憑據)
  • Certificate/voucher(憑證)
  • Ticket(憑票)
  • According to(憑依)
  • Depend on(憑靠)

Idioms

  • Empty words without proof(空口無憑)
  • Act according to one's conscience(憑良心做事)
  • Rely on one's own strength(憑自己的力量)
  • Act willfully(憑意氣用事)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally meant 'to lean on' in classical Chinese, evolving to mean 'to rely on' or 'to base on'.
  • Commonly used in legal and administrative contexts to refer to documents, certificates, or evidence that serve as proof.
  • In modern usage, often appears in compound words related to credentials, vouchers, or basis for action.

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