可靠 (kěkào)

可靠 describes a person, source, system, or method that is reliable, dependable, and worthy of trust. It implies consistency and proven performance over time, making it a high compliment in professional and personal relationships.

Meanings

[adjective] Reliable; dependable; trustworthy; solid.

Example Sentences

她是一个非常可靠的人，交给她的任务从来不会出差错。 Tā shì yīgè fēicháng kěkào de rén, jiāo gěi tā de rènwù cónglái bù huì chū chācuò. She is a very reliable person; tasks entrusted to her never go wrong.

请确保数据来自可靠的来源，不要引用未经核实的信息。 Qǐng quèbǎo shùjù láizì kěkào de láiyuán, bùyào yǐnyòng wèi jīng héshí de xìnxī. Please ensure that data comes from reliable sources and do not cite unverified information.

这款发动机以稳定可靠著称，几十年来深受用户信赖。 Zhè kuǎn fādòngjī yǐ wěndìng kěkào zhùchēng, jǐ shí nián lái shēn shòu yònghù xìnlài. This engine is known for being stable and reliable and has been trusted by users for decades.

在紧急情况下，你需要身边有可靠的人给予支持。 Zài jǐnjí qíngkuàng xià, nǐ xūyào shēnbiān yǒu kěkào de rén gěiyǔ zhīchí. In an emergency, you need reliable people around you to provide support.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
可靠来源	reliable source
可靠信息	reliable information
稳定可靠	stable and reliable
值得可靠	worthy of trust
可靠性	reliability

Usage Notes

可靠 can be used predicatively (这个人很可靠) or attributively (可靠的数据). The abstract noun 可靠性 (kěkào xìng) means "reliability" and is used in technical and statistical contexts. 可靠 is stronger than 稳定 (stable) because it implies not just stability but also trustworthiness based on past experience.

Memory Hook

可 means "can/may" and 靠 means "to lean on." Something 可靠 is something you can lean on — a solid wall that will not crumble when you put your weight against it.