靠
kào
Meaning
- to depend on
- to lean against or on
- to trust
Definition
依靠；依赖；接近；可靠；倚靠
to depend on; to lean against; to be close to; reliable
Usage
常用于表示依赖某人或事物，或表示位置靠近。也可单独使用表示可靠。
Often used to indicate dependence on someone or something, or proximity in position. Can also stand alone to mean reliable.
Examples
- 1 他靠自己的努力成功。(He succeeded by his own efforts.)
- 2 你这个人靠得住吗？(Can you be relied on?)
- 3 把梯子靠在墙上。(Lean the ladder against the wall.)
- 4 靠左行驶。(Keep left.)
- 5 这件事全靠你了。(This matter depends entirely on you.)
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