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托
tuō
Description
“托”是一个常用的动词，意思是用手或东西把别的东西撑住、举起来。
"托" is a common verb meaning to support or lift something with your hand or an object.
它也常常表示请别人帮忙做事，或者说“托某人的福”。
It also often means asking someone for help or saying "托某人的福" (thanks to someone).
Meanings
托tuō
to hold up with the hand; to support
她用手托着下巴。
She is resting her chin on her hand.
托tuō
to entrust; to ask someone to do something
我想托你买一张车票。
I want to ask you to buy a ticket for me.
托tuō
thanks to (someone's blessing/help)
托您的福，我们都很好。
Thanks to you, we are all well.
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Notes
- Etymology
hand radical 扌 + 乇, showing the meaning of holding or supporting with the hand.
- Nuance
拜托 is a polite fixed request phrase, while 托 alone is the basic verb 'entrust/hold'.
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