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靠(kào) — meaning, uses and examples

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)