verb, directional · to hold up in one's hand or support with the palm

他用手托着下巴。

verb, noun · to ask, beg, or entrust someone with a task (variant of 托 tuō)

我托他帮我寄一封信。

verb · To rely on, depend on, or place faith in someone or something, often used in the context of receiving help or favor.

托您的福，我这次的事情办得很顺利。

noun · a person who acts as a decoy to entice others into a transaction

那个人是商家的托儿。

measure word, noun · a unit of pressure equal to 1/760 of an atmosphere

实验结果显示气压仅有几托。

verb · To commission someone with a task or responsibility, or to act as the party responsible for a commissioned matter.

既然这件重任托在我的身上，我一定会负责到底。

noun · something serving as a support, such as a rest or base

这个茶杯有个精致的茶托。