seek refuge with; go to live under the protection of
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to seek refuge with; to go to live under the protection of (someone)
Often implies seeking shelter, livelihood, or protection from relatives, friends, or powerful figures. Can carry a negative connotation when used in '卖身投靠' (selling oneself to serve the enemy).
Tā他
zǒu走
tóu投
wú无
lù路
，
zhǐ只
hǎo好
tóu投
kào靠
yuǎn远
fāng方
de的
qīn亲
yǒu友
。
With no way out, he had no choice but to seek refuge with distant relatives and friends.
Wèi为
le了
shēng生
cún存
，
tā他
mài卖
shēn身
tóu投
kào靠
le了
dāng当
dì地
de的
háo豪
qiáng强
。
To survive, he sold himself out and sought refuge with the local powerful families.
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Xǔ许
duō多
nàn难
mín民
bèi被
pò迫
tóu投
kào靠
lín邻
guó国
。
Many refugees were forced to seek refuge in neighboring countries.
Tā他
nián年
qīng轻
shí时
tóu投
kào靠
shī师
fu傅
xué学
yì艺
。
When he was young, he sought instruction under a master to learn the trade.