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靠

kào

1. preposition by relying on (introduces the means or support)

   靠自己的努力取得成功。

   Kào zìjǐ de nǔlì qǔdé chénggōng.

   Achieve success through one's own efforts.

2. verb to lean against; to be close to

   靠近墙站好。

   Kàojìn qiáng zhàn hǎo.

   Stand close to the wall.

3. verb damn (vulgar interjection, use with caution)

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