依托

依託

yītuō

verb HSK 7-9 #35,128

Meanings

1 to rely on
2 to depend on
3 to be based on

Characters

to rely on; to depend on

to entrust; to support

Examples

HSK 5

这个项目依托大学的科研力量。

Zhège xiàngmù yītuō dàxué de kēyán lìliàng.

This project relies on the university's research capabilities.

HSK 5

公司依托互联网发展业务。

Gōngsī yītuō hùliánwǎng fāzhǎn yèwù.

The company relies on the internet to develop its business.

Tips

usage

依托 is more formal than 依靠 and often appears in written or official contexts. It emphasizes using something as a foundation or platform.

Stroke Order

依 yī

托 tuō