恀 (shì) - To rely on & to depend on

恀Tone 4

shì ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 忄

上姝

恀 · shì

To rely on;

to depend on;

to be supported by.

To rely onto depend onto be supported by.

Usage highlights

To rely onTo depend onTo lean on for supportTo be supported byDependentReliant

Synonyms

  • 依— to depend on
  • 靠— to rely on
  • 赖— to depend on

Antonyms

  • 独— independent
  • 立— to stand alone

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He depends on his parents for support (恀靠父母).
  • The argument relies on this premise (恀此前提).
  • She leans on her friends for emotional support (恀友为恃).

Collocations

  • To rely on(恀靠)
  • To depend on(恀赖)
  • To lean on for support(恀恃)
  • To be supported by(恀托)
  • Dependent(恀附)
  • Reliant(恀依)

Idioms

  • To rely on one's parents(恀恃父母)
  • Mutual dependence(相恀相存)
  • To lean on power and influence(恀势凌人)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character combines the heart/mind radical (忄) with the phonetic component 多 (many), suggesting a psychological state of needing many supports.
  • It appears in classical Chinese texts but is extremely rare in modern usage.
  • Reflects traditional Confucian values of filial dependence and family support structures.

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