基于
on the basis of; based on
Structure
基于 依据（判断／事实／考虑） ， 主张或行动
What it means
On the basis of; based on: gives the foundation a judgement or action rests on.
How it is built
基于 + basis (judgement, facts, consideration)，claim or action: 基于目前的数据，我们还无法得出结论 (On present data we cannot yet reach a conclusion).
When to use it
基于 gives the foundation of the reasoning; 鉴于 a circumstance that prompts a decision; 根据 the source or rule followed; 出于 the motive. 基于 is formal; 根据 is everyday.
Watch out
Don’t use it for a motive: ✗ 基于好心，他帮了我 ✓ 出于好心，他帮了我. It also works before a noun: 基于数据的分析 (data-based analysis).
Examples
基于这一判断，中方反对把两国关系定义为“战略竞争”。
On the basis of this judgement, China objects to calling the relationship “strategic competition”.
基于目前的数据，我们还无法得出结论。
On present data we cannot yet reach a conclusion.
Learn this in Lesson 107 · HSK 7–9: 中美关系与全球化 (China, America and globalisation)
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