Chinese
yīlài
Meaning: to rely on; to be dependent on
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

依賴
依
賴
依赖
依
赖

Example sentences

Modern people rely too much on technology.
現代農業依賴先進的技術。
现代农业依赖先进的技术。
Modern agriculture relies on advanced technology.
市場經濟的運作依賴於供需關係。
市场经济的运作依赖于供需关系。
The operation of a market economy depends on the relationship between supply and demand.
醫生建議他不要過度依賴安眠藥。
医生建议他不要过度依赖安眠药。
The doctor advised him not to rely too much on sleeping pills.
這座城市的居民非常依賴大眾運輸系統。
这座城市的居民非常依赖大众运输系统。
The residents of this city rely heavily on the public transportation system.

Usage Notes

Implies dependence or reliance on someone or something.

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