依托 (yī tuō) — to rely on; to depend on

Definition

依托 is a formal-written verb for relying on a foundation, resource, or condition (e.g. data, effort, policy). Stronger and more written than 依靠; near-synonyms 依赖 and 凭借 center on the dependent party, while 依托 highlights the supportive base.

verb
to rely onto depend on

Examples

  • 依托。
    Gōng sī de chéng gōng yī tuō měi yí wèi yuán gōng de nǔ lì.
    The company's success relies on the effort of every employee.
  • ,依托。
    Zài zhè ge mò shēng de chéng shì, tā zhǐ néng yī tuō zì jǐ.
    In this unfamiliar city, he can only rely on himself.
  • 依托。
    Rén gōng zhì néng de fā zhǎn yī tuō dà liàng shù jù.
    The development of artificial intelligence relies on large amounts of data.

Origin

Compound word
构词法gòucífǎ
联合liánhéCoordinate

Two parts of equal weight, alike or opposite in meaning, standing side by side.

依yīrely
托tuōentrust

依 and 托 both express leaning on or entrusting, together meaning to rely on.

Characters in this word

Most characters — around four in five — are built this way: one part hints at the meaning, the other at the pronunciation.

Meaning part形符xíngfú
亻Written in full as人rénhuman
Sound part声符shēngfú
衣
衣yī依yī
Same sound today

依 is made from 亻, a person, plus 衣, which gives its sound.

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Most characters — around four in five — are built this way: one part hints at the meaning, the other at the pronunciation.

Meaning part形符xíngfú
手手shǒuhand
Sound part声符shēngfú
乇
乇tuō托tuō
Same sound today

托 is built from 手 (hand) and 乇, which gives the sound tuō.

Open 托 →

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