borrow in Chinese
borrow in Chinese is 借 — borrow means to take or receive something temporarily, intending to give it back.
borrow in Chinese
借
Pronounced: jiè
To receive (something) from somebody temporarily, expecting to return it.
What does "borrow" mean?
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verb To take or receive something temporarily, intending to give it back.
"Could I borrow your umbrella until tomorrow?"
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verb To adopt an idea, word, or style from somewhere else and use it as your own.
"The architect borrowed ideas from traditional Japanese houses."
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borrow in a sentence
- Could I borrow your umbrella until tomorrow?
- Can I borrow your pen for a second?
- The architect borrowed ideas from traditional Japanese houses.
- Many chefs borrow techniques from other cuisines.
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What is "borrow" in Chinese?
"borrow" in Chinese is 借. borrow means: To take or receive something temporarily, intending to give it back.
How do you pronounce 借?
"borrow" in Chinese is 借, pronounced "jiè".
How do you use "borrow" in a sentence?
Example: "Could I borrow your umbrella until tomorrow?" In Chinese, "borrow" is 借.
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