依托 yītuō to rely on
to rely on; to depend on; support
How to remember 依托: 依 to rely on + 托 to support = to rely on.
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How it is used
- To rely on / draw support from - 依托当地资源发展旅游 (yītuō dāngdì zīyuán fāzhǎn lǚyóu) to develop tourism by drawing on local resources.
- Relying on a base, platform, or foundation as support: 依托互联网平台.
- Contrast 依靠 (yīkào, depend on for help/support, broader); 依托 stresses building upon an existing base or infrastructure.