Chinese word

依托

Pronunciation

Pinyinyī tuō

Meaning

  • verbrely on

Example

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.

Illustration for 依托 (rely on)

More examples

企业要善于依托资源开展创新。qǐ yè yào shàn yú yī tuō zī yuán kāi zhǎn chuàng xīn

Companies should be adept at relying on resources to innovate.

Core concept

A person, plan, or activity gains stability by leaning on a source of support.

Common phrases

  • 依托于平台yī tuō yú píng tái

    depend on a platform

  • 依托资源yī tuō zī yuán

    depend on resources

  • 依托地方政府yī tuō dì fāng zhèng fǔ

    depend on the local government

Similar words

依靠yī kào: Use external support or conditions to support an action or make a result possible.
依赖yī lài: Depend on other people or conditions over time instead of managing things alone.
靠kào: Rely on a person or thing to provide needed help or support.

Definition in Chinese

以某人、某物或条件为依靠或支撑，表示依赖或把事物建立在某种基础上。yǐ mǒu rén mǒu wù huò tiáo jiàn wèi yī kào huò zhī chēng biǎo shì yī lài huò bǎ shì wù jiàn lì zài móu zhǒng jī chǔ shàng

Word origin

The compound 依 (yī, "lean on") + 托 (tuō, "hold up") presents reliance as resting on support from someone, something, or a foundation.

Usage tips

  • Everyday conversation usually favors simpler wording, while this verb fits formal explanations of how an organization or activity is supported.

Other meanings

  • be based onverb

Opposites

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