基于以下几点

You usually drop this phrase right before you start your list. It functions as a transition. In writing, you’d follow it with a colon. In speaking, you follow it with a short, dramatic pause. You’ll often hear it in sentences like 我选择这家餐厅是基于以下几点... (I chose this restaurant based on the following points...). After you say it, you should actually have points. Don't say it and then just give one reason—that’s like promising a buffet and only serving a single grape. Use words like 第一 (first), 第二 (second), or 首先 (firstly) to follow up. It’s very common in emails, presentations, and even serious WeChat debates about where to go for vacation.

This phrase lives in the "Neutral to Formal" neighborhood. You’ll see it all over LinkedIn posts and professional emails. It’s the gold standard for job interviews. However, you can use it informally if you want to sound playfully serious. Imagine telling your partner, "I am not doing the dishes tonight 基于以下几点..." It adds a layer of mock-formality that can be quite funny. Just don't use it for very simple things, like telling a waiter why you want water. That might make you sound like you’re trying to negotiate a corporate merger with your glass of Evian.

Picture a Zoom call where the boss asks why the project is delayed. Instead of stuttering, you say, 我们的进度有点慢，是基于以下几点：... (Our progress is a bit slow, based on the following points:...). Instantly, you look like you’re in control of the chaos. Or think about a TikTok review of a new phone. The vlogger might say, 我不推荐这款手机，主要基于以下几点。 (I don't recommend this phone, mainly based on the following points.) It gives the review a sense of objective fairness. Even in online shopping reviews on Taobao, users might list why a product is good or bad using this structure to help other buyers. It’s the language of the 'informed consumer.'

Use it whenever you need to persuade someone. It works wonders in pitches. If you want a raise, start with 我想申请加薪，是基于以下几点... (I want to apply for a raise based on the following points...). It’s also great for academic writing or when you’re explaining a complex decision to your parents. It helps keep your own thoughts in order. If you feel your brain turning into mush during a high-pressure conversation, saying this phrase gives you a three-second window to actually find your points.

Avoid this if you only have one point. It’s 几点 (few points), plural. If you only have one reason, just use 基于这一点 (based on this one point) or 因为 (because). Also, don't use it in high-stress, emergency situations. If the house is on fire, don't say, "We should leave 基于以下几点." Just run! It’s too slow and structured for urgent moments. Lastly, don't use it with your five-year-old nephew. He doesn't care about your points; he just wants the toy. You'll just sound like a robot to him.

A very common learner mistake is forgetting the 基于 or using 根据 (according to) interchangeably in the wrong context. While 根据 is similar, 基于 feels more like the *foundation* of an argument. Another mistake is not following up with numbered points. ✗ 基于以下几点，我很累。 (Based on the following points, I am tired.) → ✓ 基于以下几点，我认为我们需要休息：第一，我们已经走了五小时... (Based on the following points, I think we need to rest: First, we've walked for five hours...). Also, watch out for the word order. Don't put the points before the phrase. The phrase is the introduction, not the conclusion.

You might hear 出于以下几点 (Chūyú yǐxià jǐ diǎn), which is more about your *motivations* or internal feelings. 根据以下几点 (Gēnjù yǐxià jǐ diǎn) is more common when referring to external data or evidence. If you want to be super formal, like 'courtroom level' formal, you might say 鉴于以下几点 (Jiànyú yǐxià jǐ diǎn), which means "in light of the following." For a more casual vibe, you could just say 主要因为这几件事 (mainly because of these few things). But 基于以下几点 is the most versatile 'middle ground' that makes you sound educated without sounding like a 19th-century scholar.

Is it okay to use this in a text message? Yes, especially if you're writing a longer explanation or a 'mini-essay' to a friend about a plan. It helps break up the wall of text. Does it always have to be "three" points? No, 几 is vague. It could be two, three, or five. But if you have ten points, you might want to just send a PDF! Can I use it at the end of a sentence? Not really. It’s an introductory phrase. It’s like a 'start' button for your explanation. Does it sound too arrogant? Only if you use it to explain why you're better than everyone else. If used for logical reasoning, it just sounds helpful and clear.