Definition
依附 has two senses: (1) to adhere physically, and (2) to depend on someone, often with a subordinate implication. For the dependence sense, 依附 implies a subordinate or clinging relationship, whereas 依赖 (yīlài) is more neutral 'to rely on'.
verb
to adhere (physically)to stick toto attach oneself toto depend on (someone)
Easily confused
- 衣服yī fusound-alikeclothes
Examples
- 依附。Zhè zhǒng jiāoshuǐ néng yī fù zài guānghuá de biǎomiàn shàng.This glue can adhere to smooth surfaces.
- 依附，。Tā cóngxiǎo jiù bù xǐhuan yī fù biérén, zǒng shì zìjǐ jiějué wèntí.He never liked depending on others since childhood, always solving problems on his own.
- ，依附。Zài zhíchǎng zhōng, yíwèi yī fù shàngsi bìng bù néng bǎozhèng chángjiǔ fāzhǎn.In the workplace, blindly attaching yourself to your boss won't guarantee long-term development.
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