Usage of 据
The character 据 (jù) is commonly used to indicate reliance on a source, basis, or evidence. It often appears in formal or written contexts such as news reports, legal arguments, or academic statements.
Common Collocations
- 据报道 (jù bàodào): according to reports
- 据事实 (jù shìshí): based on facts
- 据理力争 (jù lǐ lì zhēng): argue forcefully based on reason
These collocations emphasize the idea of grounding statements or actions on reliable information or logic.
Nuances
Using 据 implies that the speaker is not just stating an opinion but is backing it up with some form of evidence or authority. It is more formal than simply saying "according to" in casual speech.
Common Confusion
Don't confuse 据 with 依 (yī), which also means "to rely on" but is more general and less formal. 据 specifically stresses the basis or foundation of information or argument.