依托
Traditional: 依託
yī tuō HSK 6

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📚 Example Sentences

公司依托新技术发展。
Gōngsī yītuō xīn jìshù fāzhǎn.
The company relies on new technology for development.
这个项目依托政府支持。
Zhège xiàngmù yītuō zhèngfǔ zhīchí.
This project depends on government support.
他依托朋友帮助解决问题。
Tā yītuō péngyou bāngzhù jiějué wèntí.
He relies on friends' help to solve problems.
我们依托团队。
Wǒmen yītuō tuánduì.
We rely on the team.
公司依托技术。
Gōngsī yītuō jìshù.
The company depends on technology.

💡 Memory Tip

Break down the characters: 依 (yī) means 'to rely' and 托 (tuō) means 'to support' or 'to entrust.' Think of it as 'relying on support'—like a building relying on its foundation (依托).

📝 Usage Notes

This word is moderately formal and is commonly used in written contexts like reports, academic papers, or news articles. It is also used in spoken language in formal discussions, such as business or policy talks. Common contexts include describing economic development, technological innovation, or strategic planning that depends on certain resources or conditions.

📖 Grammar Points

依托 is often followed by 于 (yú) to form 依托于 + object, indicating what is being relied upon (e.g., 依托于技术). It can also be used directly with a noun object (e.g., 依托资源). It is commonly used in passive or descriptive structures to show dependency.

🏯 Cultural Notes

In Chinese culture, emphasizing reliance on solid foundations (like family, education, or natural resources) aligns with values of stability and long-term planning. 依托 is often used in contexts highlighting national or collective strengths, reflecting a cultural focus on utilizing available resources strategically.

🔄 Similar Words

Compared to 依靠 (yīkào), which is more general and can be used in both formal and informal situations, 依托 often implies a more concrete or structural foundation. 依赖 (yīlài) has a stronger connotation of reliance, sometimes with a negative nuance of over-dependence.

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