HSK 4
按照 N
ànzhào N
according to N
Structure
按照 + Noun (Plan/Rule/Standard) + Verb Phrase
How it works
The preposition '按照' (ànzhào) is used to indicate that an action is performed according to a certain standard, rule, plan, or suggestion. It emphasizes following a guide or precedent precisely. It is more formal than '按' (àn) and is typically followed by a multi-syllable noun or noun phrase.
Examples
请按照说明书安装这台电视。
Qǐng ànzhào shuōmíngshū ānzhuāng zhè tái diànshì.
Please install this TV according to the instruction manual.
我们应该按照规定办事。
Wǒmen yīnggāi ànzhào guīdìng bànshì.
We should act according to the regulations.
老师按照成绩把学生分成了三组。
Lǎoshī ànzhào chéngjī bǎ xuéshēng fēnchéng le sān zǔ.
The teacher divided the students into three groups according to their grades.
Common mistakes
Do not use '按照' when you mean 'in my opinion'; use '在我看来' or '对我来说' instead.
Tip
Common nouns that follow '按照' include 计划 (plan), 规定 (regulation), 习惯 (habit), 要求 (requirement), and 顺序 (order).
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