凭着 (píngzhe) means 'by relying on' or 'based on'. It is commonly used to express dependence on a certain condition or factor to achieve an outcome, often implying trust or support. This phrase is frequently used in both spoken and written contexts when discussing decisions or actions taken based on particular evidence or resources.
HSK 7, rank #12343, Hard
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March 24, 2026
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凭着 (píngzhe) means 'by relying on' or 'based on'. It is commonly used to express dependence on a certain condition or factor to achieve an outcome, often implying trust or support. This phrase is frequently used in both spoken and written contexts when discussing decisions or actions taken based on particular evidence or resources.
Frequency#12343DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of reliance is often tied to social relationships, known as guanxi (关系), where personal connections play a crucial role in achieving goals. Thus, using 凭着 can reflect one's understanding of social dynamics.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person leaning against a wall (the character's form suggests support) while holding a sign that says '凭' (rely). The act of leaning symbolizes reliance, helping you remember that '凭着' conveys dependence on something.
About 凭着
凭着Simplified
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HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
依靠 (yīkào) - use 依靠 when emphasizing reliance on a person or entity, while 凭着 is more about reliance on conditions or factors.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person leaning against a wall (the character's form suggests support) while holding a sign that says '凭' (rely). The act of leaning symbolizes reliance, helping you remember that '凭着' conveys dependence on something.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 凭着 with similar phrases like 依靠 (yīkào), which also means 'to rely on' but has a more personal or emotional connotation. 凭着 is more formal and often used in written contexts. Common collocations include '凭着证据' (based on evidence).
HSK Study Tips
Although 凭着 may not appear on lower HSK levels, it connects well with HSK 4 and above vocabulary that discusses reliance and evidence, such as 依赖 (yīlài) and 依据 (yījù). Focus on understanding its usage in context to build fluency.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of reliance is often tied to social relationships, known as guanxi (关系), where personal connections play a crucial role in achieving goals. Thus, using 凭着 can reflect one's understanding of social dynamics.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse 凭着 in informal contexts, where they might say, '我凭着我的感觉' (I rely on my feelings), which sounds awkward. Instead, use 依靠 for emotional reliance.
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Cultural Notes for 凭着
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of reliance is often tied to social relationships, known as guanxi (关系), where personal connections play a crucial role in achieving goals. Thus, using 凭着 can reflect one's understanding of social dynamics.
Frequently Asked Questions about 凭着
You can say, '我凭着我的经验做出这个决定' (I made this decision based on my experience).
凭着 is more formal and typically used in written or serious contexts.
It's better suited for objective conditions rather than personal emotions; use 依靠 for emotional reliance.
