基于以下几点

You usually place this phrase right after a statement. For example, 'I think we should move.' Then you say, 基于以下几点. After that, you list your reasons: one, two, and three. It works best when followed by a numbered list. In speech, you might pause slightly after saying it. In writing, it’s often followed by a colon. It makes you sound very professional and clear-headed.

Use this in a business meeting when presenting a plan. It’s great for academic essays or formal emails. Use it when you need to justify a big decision to your parents. Even with friends, you can use it to be playfully serious. If you’re debating which restaurant to visit, it adds a funny layer of 'expert' energy to the conversation. It’s perfect for any time you want to avoid sounding messy.

Don't use this for tiny, everyday things. If someone asks why you want water, don't say 基于以下几点. That’s way too much drama for a glass of H2O. Avoid it in very casual, fast-paced slang-heavy chats. It can feel a bit stiff if you use it while just hanging out at a bar. If you only have one reason, don't use it. The 几点 implies there are at least two or three points coming.

Chinese culture values logic and 'face' in professional settings. Being organized shows respect for the listener's time. This phrase is a staple of 'official-speak' (guānfāng yǔyán). It’s been popularized by business culture and academic writing. It reflects a shift toward more structured, Western-style presentation formats in modern China. It shows you are objective rather than just emotional.

You might hear 由于以下原因 (due to the following reasons). Another one is 根据以下几点 (according to the following points). If you want to be even more formal, try 鉴于以下几点. They all do roughly the same job. 基于 is the most common 'bridge' word for logical deductions. It sounds slightly more modern than the others.