借

jiè
Dictionary entry
to borrow

What does 借 mean?

借 (jiè) has 2 dictionary entries or readings.

1to borrow
2(used in combination with 給|给[gei3] or 出[chu1] etc) to lend
3to make use of; to avail oneself of
4(sometimes followed by 著|着[zhe5]) by; with
5variant of 借[jie4]

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借
jiè
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