据此

• Pinyin: jù cǐ
• Hanzi breakdown: 据 = 扌+ 居 (based on/rely on); 此 = 止 + 匕 (this)

Meaning

Based on this; in accordance with this; on this basis. A formal connective phrase linking a previous statement to a conclusion or action.

Exclusively a written/formal register marker. Signals that what follows is derived from or authorised by preceding evidence, regulation, or data. Frequent in legal documents, official notices, academic papers, and policy texts.

Examples

1. 调查报告已于上周提交主管部门，相关部门据此制定了一系列针对性的整改措施。 The investigation report was submitted to the relevant authorities last week, and on that basis the responsible departments drew up a series of targeted corrective measures.
2. 合同明确约定了双方的权利与义务，任何一方均应据此严格履行各自职责。 The contract clearly stipulates both parties’ rights and obligations, and each party should strictly fulfill its responsibilities accordingly.
3. 气象部门发布了高温红色预警，市政府据此启动了高温应急响应预案。 The meteorological department issued a red alert for extreme heat, and on that basis the city government activated its high-heat emergency response plan.

Usage Guide

Context: legal, government, academic writing

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 专家组对现有数据进行了全面分析，据此提出了优化资源配置的具体政策建议。(The expert panel conducted a comprehensive analysis of the existing data and on this basis put forward specific policy recommendations for optimising resource allocation.)
• 法院根据原告提交的证据材料，据此作出了支持原告诉讼请求的判决。(The court, based on the evidence submitted by the plaintiff, issued a judgement upholding the plaintiff's claims on this basis.)

Don't Say

• 我据此认为你说的不对 — 据此 is exclusively written/formal; use 因此 or 所以 in spoken contexts

Origin & History

据 (based on/according to) + 此 (this)

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal