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据
jù
according to
HSK 5, p, 11 strokes, radical 扌, rank #1844, Hard
据
jù
to act in accordance with
HSK 5, p, 11 strokes, radical 扌, rank #1844, Hard
据
jù
to depend on
HSK 5, p, 11 strokes, radical 扌, rank #1844, Hard
据
jù
to seize
HSK 5, p, 11 strokes, radical 扌, rank #1844, Hard
据
jù
to occupy
HSK 5, p, 11 strokes, radical 扌, rank #1844, Hard
据
jù
to possess, to occupy; position; base
HSK 5, p, 11 strokes, radical 扌, rank #1844, Hard
据
jū
according to
HSK 5, p, 11 strokes, radical 扌, rank #1844, Hard
据
jū
to act in accordance with
HSK 5, p, 11 strokes, radical 扌, rank #1844, Hard
据
jū
to depend on
HSK 5, p, 11 strokes, radical 扌, rank #1844, Hard
据
jū
to seize
HSK 5, p, 11 strokes, radical 扌, rank #1844, Hard
据
jū
to occupy
HSK 5, p, 11 strokes, radical 扌, rank #1844, Hard
据
jū
to possess, to occupy; position; base
HSK 5, p, 11 strokes, radical 扌, rank #1844, Hard
jù(ju4)ju
primary
T4
1according to
2to act in accordance with
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March 24, 2026
据(㨿)jù(ju4)
The character 据 (jū) primarily means 'according to' or 'to act in accordance with'. It signifies dependence on something or occupying a position. Commonly used in contexts where information is cited or based upon certain criteria, it can also imply seizing or possessing something.
Strokes11Radical扌Frequency#1844DifficultyHard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, the concept of citing information or making decisions based on established rules or evidence is deeply valued, reflecting the importance of authority and correctness in communication.
Memory tip
Imagine a judge (judicial) sitting at a desk (据) to make decisions based on evidence. The desk symbolizes the foundation on which decisions are made. The pronunciation 'jū' can be remembered by visualizing 'jew' which sounds similar, and reminds you that precious things often depend on agreements.
Meanings of 据
jù(ju4)
primary
1according to
2to act in accordance with
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About 据
据Simplified
㨿Traditional
11Strokes
扌Radical
介词jiècípreposition (prep.)Part of Speech
#1844Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1
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Quick Contrast
据 (jù) vs 基于 (jī yú) — use 据 for citing sources or information, while 基于 emphasizes the foundation or basis of an argument.
Usage Notes
Be cautious not to confuse 据 (jū) with its homophone jù, which has different meanings. It is often used in formal contexts, such as legal or academic writing. Common collocations include 据说 (jùshuō - according to what is said) and 根据 (gēnjù - based on).
HSK Study Tips
Although not directly listed in HSK levels, understanding 据 can enhance comprehension of related terms like 根据 (gēnjù) and 拮据 (jiéjū). Focus on how it functions in different phrases and its role in expressing dependency or citation.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 据 (jū) with the character 具 (jù), which means 'to possess' or 'tool'. For example, saying '我据这个信息' (Wǒ jù zhège xìnxī) is incorrect; it should be '我根据这个信息' (Wǒ gēnjù zhège xìnxī).
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据 = 扌 + 居. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 据
IDS Structure⿰扌居
据Full character
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扌shou3
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居ji1
right
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How to say according to in Chinese
“according to” in Chinese is据jù
The character 据 (jū) primarily means 'according to' or 'to act in accordance with'. It signifies dependence on something or occupying a position. Commonly used in contexts where information is cited or based upon certain criteria, it can also imply seizing or possessing something.
When to use 据
Be cautious not to confuse 据 (jū) with its homophone jù, which has different meanings. It is often used in formal contexts, such as legal or academic writing. Common collocations include 据说 (jùshuō - according to what is said) and 根据 (gēnjù - based on).
据 or something close to it
据 (jù) vs 基于 (jī yú) — use 据 for citing sources or information, while 基于 emphasizes the foundation or basis of an argument.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 据 (jū) with the character 具 (jù), which means 'to possess' or 'tool'. For example, saying '我据这个信息' (Wǒ jù zhège xìnxī) is incorrect; it should be '我根据这个信息' (Wǒ gēnjù zhège xìnxī).
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Grammar patterns of 据
据 functions as a preposition (often called a "coverb" in Chinese). It introduces a phrase that comes BEFORE the main verb (我在家吃饭, 给妈妈打电话), unlike English which puts prepositions after the verb. It carries 6 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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证据被当庭呆板地宣读了一遍。
zhèngjù bèi dāng tíng dāi bǎn dì xuāndú le yī biàn。
The evidence was read out to the court in a dull monotone.
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据说黑客们已经开始传播一种新的电脑病毒。
jùshuō hēikè men yǐjīng kāishǐ chuánbō yī zhǒng xīn de diànnǎo bìngdú。
Hackers are said to have started a computer virus.
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Cultural Notes for 据
📜Proverb
There's a Chinese proverb '据事而论', which means 'to discuss based on facts'. This emphasizes the importance of relying on evidence in discussions and decision-making.
Word Family of 据
Words containing this character20
据jùaccording to據
根据gēnjùaccording to根據
证据zhèngjùevidence證據
数据shùjùdata數據
据说jùshuōreportedly據說
依据yījùbasis依據
据悉jùxīaccording to reports據悉
数据库shùjùkùdatabase數據庫
占据zhànjùto occupy佔據
收据shōujùreceipt收據
据此jùcǐaccording to this據此
据称jùchēngit is said據稱
票据piàojùvoucher票據
据点jùdiǎnstronghold據點
根据地gēnjùdìbase of operations根據地
据为己有jùwéijǐyǒuto take for one's own據為己有
论据lùnjùcontention論據
单据dānjùreceipts單據
拮据jiéjūhard pressed for money
数据流shùjùliúdata stream數據流
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Frequently asked questions about 据
The characters 据 (jù) and 據 (yù) are variants of each other, with 据 being more commonly used in modern contexts. While their meanings can overlap, 據 is often found in more formal or literary texts. It's important to recognize the context in which each character is used.
In Mandarin, 据 is pronounced as 'jù' with a falling tone. It's important to pronounce it correctly to convey the intended meaning, especially as tones can change the meaning of words in Chinese.
据 (jù) is a Chinese character that means 'to depend on' or 'to act in accordance with.' It can also be used to convey the idea of seizing or occupying something. Additionally, it's important to note that it is a variant of the character 據 (yù).
To use 据 (jù) in a sentence, you might say '根据我的理解，这个问题很复杂' which translates to 'According to my understanding, this problem is very complex.' It often appears in contexts where information or evidence is referenced.
据 (jū) often implies a direct citation or basis for an action, while 根据 (gēnjù) means 'based on' and is more commonly used in everyday language.
While it can be used informally, it's more appropriate in formal contexts. In casual speech, you might prefer more straightforward expressions.
It is more frequently found in written Chinese, especially in official documents or reports.
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