p8nda
p8nda BETA
Home Dictionary Discord

凭

憑
píng
preposition/verb HSK 5 #1,965

Meanings

  1. 1 based on
  2. 2 to rely on
  3. 3 proof; evidence

Examples

凭什么？
Píng shénme?
On what grounds? / Why should I?
凭你的能力，一定能成功。
Píng nǐ de nénglì, yīdìng néng chénggōng.
With your ability, you'll definitely succeed.
凭票入场。
Píng piào rùchǎng.
Enter with a ticket (admission by ticket only).

Tips

usage
凭什么 is a very common retort meaning 'on what basis?' or 'why should I?' — often said with indignation.
grammar
凭 + noun/clause = 'based on / relying on.' Example: 凭经验 (based on experience), 凭感觉 (based on feeling).

Stroke Order

凭 píng