rely on; lean against
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to rely on; to depend on
Indicates abstract dependence on people, resources, conditions, or support. Often used for emotional, economic, or strategic reliance.
Wǒ我
men们
yào要
yǐ依
kào靠
tuán团
duì队
hé合
zuò作
lái来
qǔ取
dé得
chéng成
gōng功
。
We need to rely on teamwork to achieve success.
Hái孩
zi子
hái还
tài太
xiǎo小
，
zhǐ只
néng能
yǐ依
kào靠
fù父
mǔ母
shēng生
huó活
。
The child is still too young and can only depend on his parents to live.
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Yù遇
dào到
kùn困
nan难
shí时
，
kě可
yǐ以
yǐ依
kào靠
péng朋
you友
men们
de的
bāng帮
zhù助
。
When encountering difficulties, you can rely on the help of friends.
verb
to lean against; to rest one's body on
Describes the physical action of leaning one's body weight against a surface, wall, railing, or another person for support or rest.
Tā他
tài太
lèi累
le了
，
yǐ依
kào靠
zài在
qiáng墙
shàng上
xiū休
xi息
le了
yī一
huì会
r儿
。
He was too tired and leaned against the wall to rest for a while.
Tā她
yǐ依
kào靠
zhe着
lán栏
gān杆
，
jìng静
jìng静
de地
kàn看
zhe着
yuǎn远
fāng方
de的
fēng风
jǐng景
。
She leaned against the railing, quietly looking at the distant scenery.
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Lǎo老
rén人
yǐ依
kào靠
zhe着
guǎi拐
zhàng杖
màn慢
màn慢
wǎng往
qián前
zǒu走
。
The old man leaned on his cane and walked slowly forward.