靠 (kào) - To lean against & to rely on

靠Tone 4

kào ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

靠 · kào

To lean against;

to rely on;

to depend on;

near;

by;

traditional Chinese opera military costume.

To lean againstto rely onto depend on

Usage highlights

To rely onTo lean againstNearbyDependableTo trustTo lean on

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He leaned against the wall (靠墙).
  • We rely on technology (依靠科技).
  • The store is near the station (靠近车站).
  • She depends on her parents for support (靠父母).
  • He wore a military costume in the opera (靠服).

Collocations

  • To rely on(依靠)
  • To lean against(靠着)
  • Nearby(靠近)
  • Dependable(可靠)
  • To trust(信赖)
  • To lean on(倚靠)

Idioms

  • To rely on one's own efforts(自力更生)
  • To lean on others for support(倚靠他人)
  • Unreliable(靠不住)
  • To draw close to each other(互相靠拢)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese opera, '靠' refers to the military armor worn by generals, representing strength and authority.
  • The character embodies the cultural value of self-reliance and interdependence in relationships.
  • In modern usage, it reflects the importance of having reliable support systems in personal and professional life.

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