按照 (ànzhào) and 根据 (gēnjù) both are prepositions that mean “according to” or “on the basis of” and many times can be used interchangeably. Both are used in formal settings. A key difference between these two is 按照 is used to do something “up to standard” or “correctly” according to a certain principle, whereas 根据 is used as the basis for the way something is or the reason something is done. From a grammar point of view, 根据 is also distinguishable in the fact that it is also a noun and a verb.
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按照 (ànzhào) |
根据 (gēnjù) |
| Meaning |
according to, on the basis of |
according to, on the basis of |
| Part of Speech |
preposition |
preposition, noun, verb |
| Formality |
formal |
formal |
