讬 (tuō) - to entrust & to rely on
讬 · tuō
to entrust;
to rely on;
to commission;
to plead;
to give as a pretext
to entrustto rely onto commission
Usage highlights
entrustrely oncommissionpleaduse as pretextentrust with a letter
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He entrusted the matter to his friend (托朋友办事).
- She relied on her brother for support (托哥哥照顾).
- The child pleaded with his mother (托母亲答应).
- He used illness as a pretext (托病不去).
Collocations
- entrust(托付)
- rely on(托靠)
- commission(委托)
- plead(托情)
- use as pretext(托故)
- entrust with a letter(托带)
Idioms
- Entrusting one's life and death to others(托死托生)
- Using illness as an excuse(托病推辞)
- Entrusting orphan to someone's care(托孤寄命)
Cultural background
FAQ- 讬 is a variant form of 托, sharing the same meaning of entrusting or relying on someone.
- In classical Chinese, 讬 often appears in formal contexts involving trust, commission, or making requests.
- The character reflects the cultural importance of trust and interpersonal relationships in Chinese society.