attach to; depend on
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to adhere to; to attach to; to cling to
Refers to physical attachment, often used for plants, vines, or objects clinging to surfaces.
Líng凌
xiāo霄
huā花
yī依
fù附
zài在
bié别
de的
shù树
mù木
shàng上
。
The trumpet creeper clings to other trees.
Pá爬
shān山
hǔ虎
yī依
fù附
zài在
shí石
bì壁
shàng上
shēng生
zhǎng长
。
The ivy grows clinging to the rock face.
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Zhè这
zhǒng种
jì寄
shēng生
zhí植
wù物
yī依
fù附
zài在
dà大
shù树
shàng上
cái才
néng能
shēng生
cún存
。
This parasitic plant can only survive by attaching itself to large trees.
verb
to depend on; to rely on; to attach oneself to
Implies a dependent or subordinate relationship, often with connotations of relying on others for support or currying favor with the powerful.
Tā他
yī依
fù附
quán权
guì贵
，
bù步
bù步
gāo高
shēng升
。
He attached himself to the powerful and rose step by step.
Xiǎo小
guó国
yī依
fù附
dà大
guó国
yǐ以
qiú求
ān安
quán全
。
Small countries depend on large ones for security.
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Bù不
yào要
yī依
fù附
tā他
rén人
，
yào要
xué学
huì会
dú独
lì立
。
Don't depend on others; learn to be independent.