有赖于 (yǒu lài yú) — to depend on, to rely on (formal)

Definition

Formal verb meaning 'depends on / rests on' — used in writing about causes, conditions, or cooperation, not everyday speech. Compare 取决于, which emphasizes choice or decision; 有赖于 stresses that a positive outcome hinges on something.

verb

to depend onto rely on (formal)

Examples

有赖于。
Chéng gōng yǒu lài yú nǔ lì.
Success depends on hard work.
有赖于。
Wèn tí de jiě jué yǒu lài yú dà jiā de hé zuò.
Solving the problem depends on everyone's cooperation.
有赖于。
Zhè xiàng jì huà de shí shī yǒu lài yú zú gòu de zī jīn zhī chí.
The implementation of this plan depends on sufficient financial support.

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