按照
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Meaning
按照 is a preposition meaning “according to”, “in accordance with”. It marks an action carried out following a plan, rule, requirement or standard.
Basic structure
按照 + Plan / Rule / Standard + Verb
Examples
我们今年的工作都已经按照计划完成了。
All of this year's work has been completed according to plan.
这回材料都按照银行的要求准备好了吧?
Have all the documents been prepared according to the bank's requirements this time?
按照经验,这个问题应该可以很快解决,请大家放心。
From experience, this problem should be solved quickly — please don't worry.
Common collocations
按照 commonly goes with: 计划, 要求, 规定, 法律, 标准, 时间, 顺序, 经验.
按照 vs. 根据
按照计划完成。
Complete it according to the plan.
根据调查。
According to the survey.
| 按照 | 根据 |
|---|---|
| in accordance with | based on |
| following a rule or plan | basing on facts or evidence |
| plan, requirements, standards | research, information |
按照 = according to, in accordance with
It emphasises following a guideline.