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求亲靠友

qiú qīn kào yǒudictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
to rely on the help of relatives and friends
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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

求親靠友 求亲靠友 [qiu2 qin1 kao4 you3] /to rely on the help of relatives and friends/

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Other forms in these source records: 求親靠友

  • 求
    qiú

    to seek / to look for / to request / to demand / to beseech

  • 亲
    qīn

    parent / one's own (flesh and blood) / relative / related / marriage / bride / close / intimate / in person / first-hand / in favor of / pro- / to kiss / (Internet slang) dear

    qìng

    parents-in-law of one's offspring

  • 靠
    kào

    to lean against or on / to stand by the side of / to come near to / to depend on / to trust / to fuck (vulgar) / traditional military costume drama where the performers wear armor (old)

  • 友
    yǒu

    friend

Reference definitions from CC-CEDICT.