Definitions
(verb)
to lean against; to lean on
(verb)
to depend on; to rely on; to trust
(preposition)
near; close to
About
The character "靠" is structurally composed of the components 告 and 非, though its etymological origin is not directly derived from their individual meanings. Initially, the character conveyed the idea of dependence or support, with early usage centered on reliance. Over centuries, its semantic scope expanded to include the physical act of leaning against an object as well as the abstract sense of trusting or depending on a person or thing. The form of the character, built from these two components, has remained consistent in its standard orthography.
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Example Sentences Hide
请靠近我一点。
我们依靠父母。
车子靠边停了。
这个人很靠谱。
他有靠山支持。
学习要靠自己努力。
经济发展不能只靠出口。
在困难的时候，朋友可以靠得住。