shì
凭（恃）恃
common
verb
literary
Meaning of 凭恃
凭恃 means to rely on; to depend on; to count on. Pronounced shì.
- to rely on; to depend on; to count on
Definitions & Examples
Shì恃
tiān天
xiǎn险
ér而
yù御
dí敌
。
To rely on natural barriers to defend against the enemy.
Tā他
shì恃
cái才
ào傲
wù物
，
mù目
zhōng中
wú无
rén人
。
He is arrogant and looks down on everyone because he relies on his talent.
Yǒu有
shì恃
wú无
kǒng恐
。
To be fearless because one has something or someone to rely on.
Jūn君
zǐ子
wú无
suǒ所
shì恃
。
A person of noble character relies on nothing.
Shì恃
qiáng强
líng凌
ruò弱
。
To bully the weak by relying on one's strength.