yǐ... wéi zhǔn
take... as the standard (以……为准)
以 A 为准 means “take A as the standard / be subject to A.” It is used when A is the final reference.
Exemplo principal
考试时间以准考证上的安排为准。
Kǎoshì shíjiān yǐ zhǔnkǎozhèng shàng de ānpái wéi zhǔn.
The exam time is subject to the arrangement on the admission ticket.
HSK 5
HSK 5
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Resumo da lição
Read the sample sentence and notice how 以……为准 works in the frame: 以 A 为准.
以...为准 is common in notices, rules, schedules, prices, and official information. It tells readers which source should be trusted if information differs. Do not confuse it with 以...为基础, which means “take as the basis”; 为准 focuses on the final standard.
Estrutura gramatical
以 A 为准
states the authoritative standard or final reference
考试时间以准考证上的安排为准。
Kǎoshì shíjiān yǐ zhǔnkǎozhèng shàng de ānpái wéi zhǔn.
The exam time is subject to the arrangement on the admission ticket.
Complete a lacuna: