依靠 (yī kào) — (verb) to rely on, to depend on; (noun) support, backing
Definition
依靠 can be both a verb ('rely on') and a noun ('support/backing'). As a verb it pairs with people or things as the object; 依赖 is heavier and stresses emotional or habitual dependence.
verb
to rely onto depend on
noun
supportbacking
Examples
- 依靠。Nǐ bù néng zǒng shì yī kào bié rén.You can't always rely on others.
- 依靠。Gōng sī de fā zhǎn yī kào dà jiā de nǔ lì.The company's growth relies on everyone's hard work.
- ，依靠。Fù mǔ lǎo le, zǐ nǚ jiù chéng wéi tā men de yī kào.When parents get old, their children become their support.
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