依据

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 这一结论缺乏科学依据。▶ —
   This conclusion lacks a scientific basis.
2. 依据法律,他无罪。▶ —
   On the basis of the law, he is innocent.

Collocations

Mnemonic

依 yī "to rely on" + 据 jù "basis": a Sino-Korean word "basis; on the basis of". The basis (据) one relies on (依). ① a noun: a basis (科学依据) ② a preposition: on the basis of (依据法律). Nearly synonymous with 根据, but 依据 is more formal and written, fitting contexts like 法律依据 (legal basis).

Related

Quick check

1. How do 依据 and 根据 differ?

   • nearly the same; 依据 is more formal/written, 根据 more everyday
   • opposite meanings
   • 依据 = salary; 根据 = tax
   • both conclusions