依靠 (yī kào): to rely on; support

In the first few years after graduation, he could only rely on the living expenses his parents gave him, until he found a stable job.

This project was completed on time entirely by relying on the effort and cooperation of every team member.

Grandma is old and it's not easy for her to walk, so she relies on a cane whenever she goes out.

In modern society, people increasingly rely on smartphones to handle daily tasks, such as making payments, navigating, and contacting friends.

When he encounters difficulties, he always tries to solve them himself first, rather than immediately relying on others' help.