借

借 jiè ㄐㄧㄝˋ ze3 HSK 2 基礎級 · Level 2

to borrow
(used in combination with 给 (給) gěi ㄍㄟˇ or 出 chū ㄔㄨ etc) to lend
to make use of; to avail oneself of
(sometimes followed by 着 (著) zhe ˙ㄓㄜ) by; with

借藉 jiè ㄐㄧㄝˋ ze6

variant of 借 jiè ㄐㄧㄝˋ

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 借 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Character breakdown

借 radical 亻 = 亻昔

Example sentences

我借錢。 I borrow money.
借给他. Lend it to him.
有借有还。 You should return what you borrow.
我没有借口。 I have no excuse.
借個火好嗎? Will you give me a light?

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