HSK 5 · VERSION 2.0#37
Expressing “On the Basis of” with “píng”
凭
How it works
凭 (píng) means “on the basis of,” “by means of,” or “relying on.” It often introduces the basis, evidence, qualification, or condition for doing something.
This is a very useful HSK5 word because it appears in both formal and practical contexts.
The pattern
凭 (píng) + Basis / Evidence / Condition
Example sentences
你不能只凭第一印象就判断一个人。
You cannot judge a person only on the basis of first impressions.
他是凭自己的努力才走到今天这一步的。
He has only come this far through his own effort.
凭这张票就可以直接进场，不需要再排队买票。
With this ticket, you can enter directly and do not need to line up again to buy one.
Key point
凭 (píng) often emphasizes the basis or condition that makes something possible or justified.