基于...

Place the phrase right before the source or reason. The structure is usually 基于 + [The Basis] + [The Result]. It works like a bridge connecting facts to outcomes. You can use it at the start of a sentence to set the stage. Or, you can tuck it into the middle to justify a specific choice. It’s cleaner and more professional than just saying 'because'.

You'll hear this a lot in professional settings. It’s perfect for business meetings when explaining a strategy. Use it when discussing scientific data or logic. It also works in daily life when you want to sound thoughtful. For example, telling a friend you chose a restaurant based on reviews. It adds a layer of 'I've thought this through' to your speech.

Don't use it for purely emotional, gut-feeling reactions. If you just 'felt like' eating pizza, 基于 sounds a bit too robotic. Avoid it in very high-energy, slang-heavy street talk. It might make you sound like you're reading a legal contract at a party. Also, don't confuse it with 根据, which is more about following specific rules or instructions.

Chinese culture values logic and 'reasonableness' (道理). Using 基于 shows you are a person who respects facts and objective reality. It reflects a modern, analytical side of the language that has grown with China's tech and business boom. It’s the language of the 'informed citizen' or the 'diligent professional'.

You might see 基础上 (on the basis of). This is slightly more descriptive of a physical or metaphorical platform. There is also 根据, which is its more common, everyday cousin. While 根据 is the 'everyman', 基于 is the 'intellectual'. Choose 基于 when you want to sound particularly precise or evidence-based.