The word 依靠 is formed by combining two characters, each contributing to the overall concept. The first, 依, depicts a person (亻) next to a garment (衣), suggesting closeness, leaning on, or dependence. The second, 靠, shows a report (告) over a foundation that resembles wings or support (非, in this context implying "to lean against"), conveying the idea of relying on something sturdy. Together, they create a compound word where both components reinforce the core meaning of "to rely on" or "to depend on", with 依 emphasizing the intimate, personal aspect of leaning and 靠 adding the dimension of stable, external support.