ji1 kaau3依靠

Jyutpingji1 kaau3

Yaleyī kaau

名詞Common

Definition

An external source of support, backing, or assurance.

colloquialpeopleemotion

How it's used

Refers specifically to a person or source of security that provides emotional or financial stability. It carries a sense of long term dependability rather than just temporary help. When used for people, it often implies a spouse or a family member who acts as a pillar of support.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

keoi5佢ji4而gaa1家sang1生wut6活jau5有ji1依kaau3靠，m4唔sai2使zoi3再daam1擔sam1心cin2錢。

He has support in his life now, no need to worry about money anymore.

nei5你wan2搵dou3到go3個ji1依kaau3靠mei6未aa3呀？

Have you found someone to rely on yet?

Common phrases

sang1生wut6活ji1依kaau3靠

livelihood support

wan2搵go3個ji1依kaau3靠

to find someone to rely on

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with the verb 靠, which is a general action of leaning or relying on someone. 依靠 as a noun is more abstract and focuses on the state of having security or a reliable foundation.