rely on; depend on
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to rely on; to depend on; to count on
Often used in negative contexts, implying reliance on powerful backers, wealth, or authority. Carries a connotation of taking advantage of such support.
Tā他
zhàng仗
shì恃
fù父
qīn亲
de的
quán权
shì势
，
zài在
zhèn镇
shàng上
héng横
xíng行
bà霸
dào道
。
Relying on his father's power, he acted like a tyrant in the town.
Zhàng仗
shì恃
háo豪
mén门
bìng并
bù不
néng能
bǎo保
zhèng证
yī一
shēng生
de的
xìng幸
fú福
。
Depending on wealthy and powerful families cannot guarantee lifelong happiness.
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Tā他
cóng从
bù不
zhàng仗
shì恃
zì自
jǐ己
de的
gōng功
láo劳
，
yī依
rán然
nǔ努
lì力
gōng工
zuò作
。
He never rests on his laurels, but continues to work hard.