"To depend on" in Mandarin Is there a difference between these two phrases? The second one is much easier for me to say, so I would prefer to use that one all the time if these words are interchangea

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"To depend on" in Mandarin Is there a difference between these two phrases? The second one is much easier for me to say, so I would prefer to use that one all the time if these words are interchangeable. Can these both be used as "to depend on"? 1. 取决(于) 2. 依靠 Thanks!

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取決 = To depend on something (circumstancially); i.e. Whether I go to class or not depends on the weather. 依靠 = To depend on someone (emotionally); it can also mean to rely on something for support

For example,it depends on the weather.In this case,you should choose the first. He depends on his family and friends.In this situation,the second one is more proper.

取决（于）意味着：由某方面或某种情况决定（例如：想跟我在一起取决于你有多爱我）依靠：可以作为依托或指望得到其帮助的人或物

Thanks, bear

I ll give u some usefull examples. it depends. （这要）看情况（而定）。 it depends on how u see it. 这取决于你如何看它。 dont use 依靠 because 依靠 mostly means "support"

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