借

To lend in Chinese: 借 (jiè)

jiè

to lend

HSK 32 example sentences

Definitions

  1. 1to lend
  2. 2to borrow
  3. 3by means of
  4. 4to take (an opportunity)

Stroke order

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借

Zhuyin

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ㄐㄧㄝˋ

jiè

ㄐ/ jㄧ/ iㄝ/ êˋ/ fourth tone

Example sentences

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  • 有借有还。

    yǒu jiè yǒu hái。

    You should return what you borrow.

  • 借个火好吗?

    jiè gè huǒ hǎo ma?

    Will you give me a light?

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Related words

借口

jiè kǒu

to use as an excuse

借鉴

jiè jiàn

to draw on (others' experience)

借条

jiè tiáo

receipt for a loan

借用

jiè yòng

to borrow sth for another use

借助

jiè zhù

to draw support from

凭借

píng jiè

to rely on

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