恃 (shì) - to rely on, to depend on, to presume

恃Tone 4

shì ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

上姝

恃 · shì

to rely on, to depend on, to presume upon

to rely on, to depend on, to presume

Usage highlights

rely on powerpresume on favordepend on talentrely on forcepresume on wealthdepend on courage

Synonyms

  • 依— to depend on, to rely on
  • 靠— to lean on, to rely on
  • 凭— to rely on, to base on

Antonyms

  • 谦— humble, modest
  • 虚— empty, humble

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He relies on his father's influence (恃父之势).
  • Do not presume upon your wealth (毋恃富).
  • She depends entirely on her talent (恃才傲物).

Collocations

  • rely on power(恃势)
  • presume on favor(恃宠)
  • depend on talent(恃才)
  • rely on force(恃力)
  • presume on wealth(恃富)
  • depend on courage(恃勇)

Idioms

  • Relying on talent and looking down on others(恃才傲物)
  • Presuming on favor and acting arrogantly(恃宠而骄)
  • Relying on power to bully others(恃强凌弱)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often carries a negative connotation of overconfidence or arrogance in relying on something.
  • Frequently appears in classical Chinese texts warning against presumption and hubris.
  • The character reflects traditional values of humility and caution against excessive dependence on external advantages.

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