B1 verb/noun Formal

依托

/i⁵⁵ tʰuɔ⁵⁵/

To rely on, depend on, or use something as a supporting framework or base. It is often used for projects based on a specific foundation.

Examples

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1

孩子总是依托父母来解决问题。

Children always rely on their parents to solve problems.

2

该地区的经济主要依托旅游业。

The area's economy primarily relies on tourism.

3

我没什么依托,全靠自己打拼。

I don't have any support; I rely entirely on my own hard work.

Word Family

Noun
依托点
Verb
依托
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Memory Tip

Trust (托) your back (依) on something.

Quick Quiz

这种新产品是___高新技术开发出来的。

Correct!

The correct answer is: a

Examples

1

孩子总是依托父母来解决问题。

everyday

Children always rely on their parents to solve problems.

2

该地区的经济主要依托旅游业。

formal

The area's economy primarily relies on tourism.

3

我没什么依托,全靠自己打拼。

informal

I don't have any support; I rely entirely on my own hard work.

4

这篇论文依托大量的实地调研数据。

academic

This paper is based on a large amount of field research data.

5

企业的发展需要依托先进的管理制度。

business

The development of an enterprise needs to rely on advanced management systems.

Word Family

Noun
依托点
Verb
依托

Common Collocations

依托单位 supporting institution
相互依托 mutual reliance
依托平台 relying on a platform
资源依托 reliance on resources
技术依托 technical support/base

Common Phrases

依托于

to rely on / be based on

寻找依托

to seek support

无所依托

having nothing to rely on

Often Confused With

依托 vs 依赖

依赖 often has a negative connotation of being over-dependent; 依托 is neutral or positive, meaning 'supported by'.

📝

Usage Notes

Very common when describing the institutional background of a research project.

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Common Mistakes

Don't use it for 'carrying' something physically.

💡

Memory Tip

Trust (托) your back (依) on something.

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Word Origin

'依' (depend on) + '托' (entrust/support).

Grammar Patterns

依托 + Noun 依托于 + Noun

Quick Quiz

这种新产品是___高新技术开发出来的。

Correct!

The correct answer is: a

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