Chinese Character: 据
1. Character Basics
Radical: 扌/shǒu (hand radical, related to actions involving hands)
Stroke Count: 11
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation
Pinyin: jù (fourth tone)
3. Meaning
according to, based on, evidence, data, occupy, hold, seize
4. Common Words
- 根据 (gēnjù) - according to, based on
- 数据 (shùjù) - data
- 占据 (zhànjù) - occupy, take up
- 证据 (zhèngjù) - evidence, proof
- 据说 (jùshuō) - it is said, reportedly
- 依据 (yījù) - basis, foundation
5. Grammar & Usage
As a preposition (according to):
- 后面接名词或代词，表示依据的对象：据报道 (according to reports), 据我所知 (as far as I know)
- 常用于正式场合和书面语
As a verb (occupy, hold):
- 后面接名词，表示占据或持有：占据空间 (take up space), 据为己有 (seize for oneself)
- 可用于被动结构：被占据 (be occupied)
As a noun (evidence, data):
- 常与其他词构成复合词：证据 (evidence), 数据 (data)
6. Cultural Background
在中国文化中，"据"字承载了丰富的文化内涵：
- 传统法律文化："据"与证据、依据密切相关，反映了中国传统法律中对实证的重视
- 学术研究：在学术领域，"据"常用于引用和论证，如"据《史记》记载"
- 日常沟通："据说"、"据我所知"等表达方式体现了中国人在交流中注重准确性和谨慎性的特点
- 历史演变："据"字的本义与手部动作有关，后来逐渐引申为抽象的依据、根据
7. Example Sentence
中文：据专家研究，每天锻炼对身体健康非常有益。
Pinyin：Jù zhuānjiā yánjiū, měitiān duànliàn duì shēntǐ jiànkāng fēicháng yǒuyì.
Translation：According to expert research, exercising every day is very beneficial to physical health.
8. Memory Tips
Character Structure Breakdown: 据 is composed of 扌 (hand radical) on the left and 居 (jū, meaning "reside" or "occupy") on the right.
Mnemonic Device: The 扌 (hand radical) suggests action, and 居 means "occupy" or "reside". Together, 据 can be thought of as "using hands to occupy" or "grasping something as a basis".
Visual Association: Imagine using your hands (扌) to hold or grasp something solid (居) as a foundation or evidence.
Related Words: Connect the character to common words like 数据 (data) and 根据 (according to) to reinforce your memory.