靠
kào
Description
"靠"最常见的意思是身体或东西倚在别的东西上，比如靠着墙。
The most common meaning of "靠" is when a body or object leans against something else, like leaning against a wall.
它也可以表示依赖某人或某事，或者离得很近。
It can also mean to rely on someone or something, or to be very close to.
Meanings
靠kào
to lean on; to rest against
他累了，靠在墙上休息。
He was tired and leaned against the wall to rest.
靠kào
to depend on; to rely on
我们靠父母生活。
We depend on our parents for support.
靠kào
to be near; close to
我家靠海很近。
My home is very close to the sea.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
靠 often implies relying on someone/something for support, both physically and figuratively.
- Etymology
originally meant to lean against, later extended to reliance and proximity.
In videos
“就是比较简单，然后主要还是靠我妹。”
“靠姥姥这边明显不是它泡在汤里面”
“靠自己呃”
“那问题就来了，吃褪黑素辅助睡眠这靠谱吗？”
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