投亲靠友 tóuqīnkàoyǒu to seek refuge with friends and family Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 投亲 投親 tóuqīn to stay with relatives to go to stay or live with relatives in order to seek support or a place to live靠 kào verbpreposition to depend on to rely on; to depend on for help, support, or a living友 yǒu noun friend (bound form) friend; companion; associate; partner