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依 (yī): to depend on; to comply with or listen to sb; according to; in the light of

Stroke Order & Writing

HSK 7verb, preposition

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning
to depend on; to comply with or listen to sb; according to; in the light of
Characters
1
Part of speech
verb, preposition
HSK level
HSK 7
Strokes
8
Radical
亻
Structure
左右结构

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to depend on
  • to comply with or listen to sb
  • according to
  • in the light of

Chinese explanation

  • 依靠、依赖某人或某事物
  • 表示根据、按照某个标准或说法去做
  • 表示顺从、答应别人的请求
  • 在古汉语中也表示依恋、舍不得分开。

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8 strokes

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Example sentences

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She grew up leaning on her grandmother from a young age; wherever her grandmother went, she followed.

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The lives of farmers in the mountainous area still depend on the weather; only in years with favorable weather can they have enough to eat.

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Children shouldn't rely on their parents for everything; they need to learn to make their own decisions.

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The couple relied on each other for survival, supporting each other through difficult times.

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He stood tightly against the corner of the wall, afraid of being discovered.

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