倚 (yǐ) - to lean on & to rely on
倚 · yǐ
to lean on;
to rely on;
to depend on;
biased;
partial
to lean onto rely onto depend on
Usage highlights
to lean onto rely onbiasedto lean against the railingto depend onto lean on a cane
Usage & contexts
Examples
- She leaned against the wall (倚墙).
- He relies on his parents for support (倚靠父母).
- The old man walks with a cane (倚杖而行).
- The poem expresses a feeling of melancholy (倚声填词).
Collocations
- to lean on(倚靠)
- to rely on(倚赖)
- biased(偏倚)
- to lean against the railing(倚栏)
- to depend on(倚仗)
- to lean on a cane(倚杖)
Idioms
- To rely on power to bully others(倚势凌人)
- To rely on talent and act arrogantly(倚才傲物)
- To lean on the door and look forward(倚门而望)
- To lean on each other for survival(相依为命)
- To rely on power and act arbitrarily(倚官仗势)
Cultural background
FAQ- In classical Chinese literature, '倚' often appears in poetic contexts describing figures leaning against objects in contemplation or melancholy.
- The character carries connotations of dependence and support, but can also imply bias or partiality when used in certain contexts.
- In traditional Chinese music and poetry, '倚声' refers to the practice of composing lyrics to fit existing musical tunes.