This is the 1550th most frequent Chinese word.
依
"依" means "to depend on," "to rely on," or "according to."
The word '依' here means 'in accordance with' or 'following' where it suggests an order.
他依次完成了任务。
He completed the tasks in order.
In this sentence, '依' is part of the word '依然', meaning 'still' where it denotes continuity or persistence.
我依然相信他的能力。
I still believe in his ability.
'依' in '依靠' means 'depend on' or 'rely on', indicating dependence or trust in a resource.