凭借

凭借 means 'by means of' or 'through' in English. It indicates the method or basis by which something is achieved or accomplished, often implying reliance on a specific factor or resource.

The character 凭 (píng) originally meant 'to rely on' or 'to depend on,' while 借 (jiè) means 'to borrow' or 'to use.' Together, 凭借 suggests using something as a foundation or support, often metaphorically.

凭借 is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe how an action or result is achieved. It's frequently seen in business, education, and daily life, such as '凭借努力取得成功' (success through effort). It reflects the cultural value placed on leveraging resources effectively.