按照 (Chinese PinYin: [àn zhào]; traditional Chinese: 按照) may mean: (1) according to; (2) on the basis of; (3) in light of; (4) in terms of. It is a frequently used vocabulary in both formal and informal Mandarin Chinese. Some common phrases and expressions are: 按照比例 (pro-rated), 按照法律 (jure divino; pursuant to law), 按照规定 (by the book), 按照标准 (as per the standards), 按照样本 (follow the samples), 按照成本 (according to cost), 按照合同 (as agreed; as contracted), 按照契约 (accordance with the agreement), 按照说明书 (as per specifications), 按照建议 (as per advice).

Literally: 按 (according to) + 照 (follow)

1. How to pronounce 按照?

Chinese Pinyin: [àn zhào]

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2. Synonyms And Antonyms of 按照

Synonyms: 依据, 尊从, 依照, 遵循, 根据, 服从, 遵照, 遵守, 遵从, 按理

Antonyms: 违反, 违背

3. What are the fixed expression, collocation and idioms that contains 按照

Fixed expression: 按照比例 (pro-rated), 按照法律 (jure divino; pursuant to law),

Collocation: 按照规定 (by the book), 按照标准 (as per the standards), 按照样本 (follow the samples), 按照成本 (according to cost), 按照合同 (as agreed; as contracted), 按照契约 (accordance with the agreement), 按照说明书 (as per specifications), 按照建议 (as per advice)

Idioms: N/A

Terminologies: 按照惯例 (ad usum; in accordance with practice), 按照国际法 (jure gentium), 按照民法 (jure civili), 按照习惯 (ad usum),

4. How to use 按照 in a sentence?

Below are some example sentences and quotes containing 按照.

4.1 你按照这样的养生法一定可以长寿。

Translation: Following such a regimen you’ll certainly enjoy longevity.

4.2 他们一切都按照规定办理。

Translation: They do everything according to the rules.

4.3 我们希望能按照这个购货单向你方订货。

Translation: We wish to order from you according to this purchase order.

4.4 教师按照分数的高低将学生重新分成若干小组。

Translation: The teacher divided the students into small groups based on the scores.

4.5 请设想你的电影剧本,并按照你希望观众在剧本中看到的和听到的东西写它.

Translation: Visualize your screenplay and write it according to what you want your audience to see and hear in your movie script.

4.6 按照我的分析, 你是可以在要求的时间内完成生产的.

Translation: According to my analysis, you should be able to finish the production before the deadline.

4.7 这条狗能按照主人的命令把东西叼回来。

Translation: This dog can fetch and carry at his master’s command.

4.8 我们按照当地时间把手表校准。

Translation: We adjusted our watch to local time.

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