依 (yī) - to depend on & to rely on

依Tone 1

yī ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 亻

一懿

依 · yī

to depend on;

to rely on;

according to;

in compliance with;

to follow;

to be attached to

to depend onto rely onaccording to

Usage highlights

to rely onaccording tostill; as beforeto lean againstto depend onto comply with

Synonyms

  • 靠— to lean on; to rely on
  • 赖— to depend on
  • 据— according to; based on

Antonyms

  • 离— to leave; to separate from
  • 弃— to abandon; to discard
  • 违— to violate; to disobey

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The child relies on her mother (依靠).
  • We must act according to the rules (依照).
  • The mountains are still there as before (依然).
  • She leans against the window (依偎).

Collocations

  • to rely on(依靠)
  • according to(依照)
  • still; as before(依然)
  • to lean against(依偎)
  • to depend on(依赖)
  • to comply with(依从)

Idioms

  • To depend on others for everything(百依百顺)
  • Helpless and without support(无依无靠)
  • To follow the old ways(依样画葫芦)
  • To be inseparable(依依不舍)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents the Confucian value of filial piety and dependence on family.
  • Commonly used in names to convey gentleness, dependence, and compliance.
  • Reflects traditional Chinese emphasis on harmony and interdependence in relationships.

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