Stroke order for 靠

kào
HSK 2HSK 2 (Write)Very Common

Basic Meaning

v
Used for physical proximity or objects/vehicles coming close to something, like a shore or another object.
to lean against; to be near to; to draw close to.
倚着;挨近。
Words:
背靠背靠岸停靠靠拢靠近
Synonyms:
Sentences:
  1. (chuán)(màn)(màn)(kào)(àn)(le)
    The boat slowly drew close to the shore.
  2. ()(jiā)(qǐng)(xiàng)(zhōng)(jiān)(kào)(lǒng)
    Everyone, please move closer to the center.
Specifically describes the physical act of using someone or something to support your body. Often used with 着.
to rest one's weight on; to lean on (for support).
(人)坐着或站着时,让身体一部分重量由别人或物体支持着;倚靠。
Words:
倚靠靠垫靠枕靠墙
Sentences:
  1. ()(zuò)(chē)(shí)()(huan)(kào)(zhe)(chuāng)
    He likes to lean against the window when he's in the car.
  2. ()(lèi)(le)()()(kào)(zhe)()(xiū)()()(xià)(ma)
    I'm tired, can I rest by leaning on you for a moment?
v
Commonly used in the adjective forms 可靠 (reliable) or 靠得住 (trustworthy) to describe a person or thing.
to be trustworthy; to be reliable.
信赖。
Words:
可靠靠得住牢靠
Sentences:
  1. ()(shì)()()(fēi)(cháng)()(kào)(de)(péng)(yǒu)
    He is a very reliable friend.
  2. (zhè)()(xiāo)()(kào)()(zhù)(ma)
    Is this piece of information trustworthy?
v
Describes dependence on someone or something for support, help, or survival.
to rely on; to depend on.
依靠,依赖。
Words:
投靠依靠靠山
Sentences:
  1. (hěn)(duō)(nián)(qīng)(rén)(xiàn)(zài)(hái)()(yào)()(kào)()()
    Many young people still need to rely on their parents.
  2. (zài)(gōng)()()()(yǒu)()()(de)(kào)(shān)
    In the company, he has his own backer (someone to depend on for support).

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