rely on; comply with respectfully
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesverb
to rely on; to depend on (literary)
literaryLiterary usage. Found in classical or formal written contexts, often indicating dependence on family heritage, natural endowment, or superior power.
Tā他
yǎng仰
chéng承
zǔ祖
yè业
，
chéng成
wéi为
yī一
fāng方
jù巨
gǔ贾
。
He relied on his ancestral business to become a local magnate.
Yǎng仰
chéng承
tiān天
mìng命
，
chéng承
jì继
dà大
tǒng统
。
Relying on the Mandate of Heaven, he succeeded to the throne.
verb
to comply with respectfully; to obey (honorific)
honorificHonorific expression used to show respect when complying with another person's wishes, instructions, or intentions. Typically used in formal correspondence or when addressing superiors.
Yǎng仰
chéng承
nín您
de的
fēn吩
fù咐
，
wǒ我
yǐ已
bàn办
tuó妥
cǐ此
shì事
。
Complying with your instructions, I have completed this matter.
Yī一
qiè切
yǎng仰
chéng承
dà大
ren人
cái裁
duó夺
。
Everything is respectfully subject to your excellency's decision.
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Yǎng仰
chéng承
yì意
zhǐ旨
，
bù不
gǎn敢
yǒu有
wéi违
。
Respectfully complying with your intentions, I dare not disobey.