據 (jù) - To rely on, depend on & according to

據Tone 4

jù ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

據 · jù

To rely on, depend on;

according to;

evidence, basis;

to occupy, seize;

to be based on.

To rely on, depend onaccording toevidence, basis

Usage highlights

According toEvidence, basisTo rely on, depend onTo occupy, seizeData, informationCertificate, voucher

Synonyms

  • 依— to rely on, according to
  • 凭— to rely on, evidence
  • 靠— to depend on, lean on

Antonyms

  • 猜— to guess (lacking evidence)
  • 虚— false, unreal (lacking substance)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • According to the report (根据报告), the project is on schedule.
  • He provided evidence to support his claim (提供证据).
  • The theory is based on solid facts (依据事实).
  • The army occupied the strategic position (占据位置).

Collocations

  • According to(根据)
  • Evidence, basis(证据)
  • To rely on, depend on(依据)
  • To occupy, seize(占据)
  • Data, information(数据)
  • Certificate, voucher(凭据)

Idioms

  • Grounded in reason and based on facts(持之有据)
  • To speak on the basis of facts(言必有据)
  • To act according to circumstances(据情度理)
  • Unfounded talk(查无实据)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character embodies the Confucian value of having a reliable basis for action and argument.
  • In legal and scholarly contexts, '据' is crucial for establishing credibility and proof.
  • Its use implies a foundation of truth, fact, or rightful possession.

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