借

jiè

to borrow; to lend

Dictionary entry

to borrow; (used in combination with 给 or 出 etc) to lend; to make use of; to avail oneself of

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借

See it in sentences

我从图书馆借了三本书。

Wǒ cóng túshūguǎn jiè le sān běn shū.

English

I borrowed three books from the library.

可以借你的自行车用一下吗?

Kěyǐ jiè nǐ de zìxíngchē yòng yíxià ma?

English

Could I borrow your bike for a moment?

Goes with

  • 借书borrow a book
  • 借钱borrow money
  • 借给我lend to me

Opposite

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