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依靠
yīkào
Description
"依靠"的意思是靠着别人或别的东西来帮助自己，也可以表示可以相信的人或力量。
"依靠" means to rely on others or something else for help, and can also refer to a person or force that can be trusted.
Meanings
依靠yīkào
to rely on; to depend on
他依靠自己的努力找到了工作。
He found a job through his own efforts.
依靠yīkào
something or someone to rely on; support
家人是我最大的依靠。
My family is my greatest support.
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Notes
- Etymology
依 (lean on) + 靠 (lean against), both meaning to depend.
- Nuance
依靠 is more neutral than 依赖, which can suggest excessive dependence.
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