Chinese

kào
Meaning: to rely on; to lean on
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

這件事全靠你了。
这件事全靠你了。
This matter depends entirely on you.
他靠著投資股票賺了不少錢。
He earned a lot of money by investing in stocks.
船終於靠岸了。
The boat finally docked at the shore.
屋頂全靠這根柱子撐著。
The roof relies entirely on this pillar to hold it up.
她靠運動保持苗條的身材。
She maintains a slender figure through exercise.

Usage Notes

Can mean physically leaning or metaphorically relying/depending on someone.

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