慿 (píng) - To rely on & to depend on

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píng ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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慿 · píng

To rely on;

to depend on;

to base on;

evidence, proof.

To rely onto depend onto base on

Usage highlights

To rely onEvidence, proofTo lean onTo depend onTo base onTo rely on power

Synonyms

  • 凭— To rely on; evidence (simplified equivalent)
  • 靠— To depend on; to lean on
  • 依— To rely on; according to

Antonyms

  • 独— Alone; independent
  • 自立— Self-reliant

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He relied on his father's influence (慿借父亲的势力).
  • The claim lacks evidence (这种说法没有慿据).
  • She leaned against the railing (她慿着栏杆).

Collocations

  • To rely on(慿借)
  • Evidence, proof(慿据)
  • To lean on(慿靠)
  • To depend on(慿依)
  • To base on(慿托)
  • To rely on power(慿势)

Idioms

  • To rely on one's power to bully others(慿势凌人)
  • To act recklessly relying on something(慿恃妄为)
  • To rely on empty talk without evidence(空口无慿)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts and legal contexts referring to evidence or basis for claims.
  • It carries connotations of dependence or reliance, sometimes with negative implications of over-reliance on external factors.
  • In modern usage, it is often replaced by the simplified character 凭.

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