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    Expressing "reliable" with 可靠 (kěkào)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Subject + 可靠

    Explanation

    可靠 (kěkào) means "reliable," "dependable," or "trustworthy." It is used to describe people, information, sources, or partners that can be counted on. It commonly appears in both everyday and formal contexts, often modifying nouns like 伙伴 (partner) or 来源 (source).

    Examples

    • 他是我最可靠的朋友，什么事都可以找他帮忙。

      Tā shì wǒ zuì kěkào de péngyǒu, shénme shì dōu kěyǐ zhǎo tā bāngmáng.

      He is my most reliable friend — I can go to him for help with anything.

    • 这条消息来源可靠，应该不会有错。

      Zhè tiáo xiāoxi láiyuán kěkào, yīnggāi bù huì yǒu cuò.

      This information comes from a reliable source — it shouldn't be wrong.

    • 我们需要找一个可靠的合作伙伴。

      Wǒmen xūyào zhǎo yī gè kěkào de hézuò huǒbàn.

      We need to find a reliable partner.

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