English–Chinese
“rely on” in Chinese
How to say “rely on” in Chinese
“Rely on” in Chinese is 靠 (kào).
Support comes from contact or closeness: a body leans on a surface, or a person depends on available help.
Example sentences with 靠
他把头靠在桌子上休息。tā bǎ tóu kào zài zhuō zi shàng xiū xī
He rested with his head against the table.
Tips for using 靠
- The noun after this verb helps show its meaning: a person or resource signals dependence, while a place signals nearness or movement toward it.
Other Chinese words for “rely on”
她凭朋友的帮助通过了考试。tā píng péng yǒu de bāng zhù tōng guò le kǎo shì
She passed the exam relying on her friend's help.
他总是依赖别人解决问题。tā zǒng shì yī lài bié rén jiě jué wèn tí
He always relies on other people to solve problems.
我可以依靠你吗？wǒ ké yǐ yī kào nǐ ma
Can I rely on you?
不要赖别人，你要自己努力。bú yào lài bié rén nǐ yào zì jǐ nǔ lì
Don't rely on others; you need to work hard on your own.
我们不能一直依托别人生活。wǒ men bù néng yì zhí yī tuō bié rén shēng huó
We can't live by relying on others forever.