Usage of 依靠
The verb 依靠 means 'to rely on' or 'to depend on' someone or something for support, help, or resources. It often implies a certain level of trust or necessity.
Common contexts
- Emotional or practical support: People often 依靠 family, friends, or colleagues when facing difficulties.
- Resources or tools: One might 依靠 technology, money, or skills to achieve goals.
- Personal effort: Sometimes it highlights relying on one's own abilities or efforts.
Collocations and patterns
- 依靠 + noun (e.g., 依靠家人, 依靠技术): to rely on a person or thing.
- 不能完全依靠: cannot fully rely on.
- 依靠自己的努力: rely on one's own effort.
Nuances
依靠 carries a stronger sense of dependence than similar verbs like 信赖 (trust) or 靠 (lean on). It is often used in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid confusing it with 靠 alone, which can mean 'to lean' physically or metaphorically but is less about dependence.
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It is neutral in tone and suitable for spoken and written Chinese, including news, literature, and daily conversation.