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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
据此jùcǐaccording to thisHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #22975, Very Hard
据此jùcǐon the ground of the aboveHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #22975, Very Hard
据此jùcǐ(formally introduces reported speech in writing)HSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #22975, Very Hard
jùcǐ(ju4ci3)ju ci T4
  1. 1according to this
  2. 2on the ground of the above
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March 24, 2026

据此(據此)jùcǐ(ju4ci3)

据此 is a formal phrase meaning 'according to this' or 'on the ground of the above.' It is often used to introduce conclusions, reported speech, or evidence in writing, indicating that what follows is based on the preceding information. This phrase is commonly found in formal documents, reports, and academic writing.

Strokes17Frequency#22975DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

The use of formal language in writing is highly valued in Chinese culture, especially in academic and professional settings. 据此 reflects the importance of clarity and authority in presenting information.

Memory tip

Imagine a judge pointing to the evidence on the table and saying, 'According to this (据此), I make my ruling.' The character 据 (ju4) has the radical for 'to hold' or 'to use,' suggesting that what follows is based on what is held or considered.

Meanings of 据此

jùcǐ(ju4ci3)
1according to this
2on the ground of the above
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据此Simplified
據此Traditional
17Strokes
—Radical
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2

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Usage Notes

Use 据此 in formal contexts, as it may sound awkward or overly complex in casual conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar expressions like '根据' (gen1 ju4), which means 'according to' but is more commonly used in everyday language.

HSK Study Tips

While 据此 is not explicitly listed in HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance comprehension of formal texts, especially in HSK 5 and above. Focus on how it connects ideas in argumentative writing and practice using it in context.

Common Mistakes

Students often misuse 据此 in informal contexts, such as saying, '据此,我想去吃饭' (According to this, I want to go eat), which sounds unnatural. Instead, use a simpler phrase like '所以' (suǒyǐ) meaning 'so' for casual conversation.

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Component Characters

据jùaccording to
HSK 511 strokes扌
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此cǐthis
HSK 46 strokes止
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How to say according to this in Chinese

“according to this” in Chinese is据此jùcǐ

据此 is a formal phrase meaning 'according to this' or 'on the ground of the above.' It is often used to introduce conclusions, reported speech, or evidence in writing, indicating that what follows is based on the preceding information. This phrase is commonly found in formal documents, reports, and academic writing.

When to use 据此

Use 据此 in formal contexts, as it may sound awkward or overly complex in casual conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar expressions like '根据' (gen1 ju4), which means 'according to' but is more commonly used in everyday language.

What learners get wrong

Students often misuse 据此 in informal contexts, such as saying, '据此,我想去吃饭' (According to this, I want to go eat), which sounds unnatural. Instead, use a simpler phrase like '所以' (suǒyǐ) meaning 'so' for casual conversation.

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