依附 (yī fù) — to adhere (physically); to stick to; to attach oneself to; to depend on (someone)

Definición

Covers both senses: physical adhering (like 粘/粘贴) and depending on someone for support (like 依赖, but 依附 implies subordination). Compared to 坚守 ("hold fast to a principle"), 依附 often carries a negative sense of relying on someone stronger.

verb
to adhere (physically)to stick toto attach oneself toto depend on (someone)

Ejemplos

  • 依附
    Zhè zhǒng jiāo shuǐ néng yī fù zài guāng huá de biǎo miàn shàng.
    This glue can adhere to smooth surfaces.
  • 依附
    Tā cóng xiǎo jiù bù xǐ huan yī fù bié rén, zǒng shì zì jǐ jiě jué wèn tí.
    He never liked depending on others since childhood, always solving problems on his own.
  • 依附
    Zài zhí chǎng zhōng, yí wèi yī fù shàng si bìng bù néng bǎo zhèng cháng jiǔ fā zhǎn.
    In the workplace, blindly attaching yourself to your boss won't guarantee long-term development.

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