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.
"Can I borrow your pen for a second?"
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verb To adopt an idea, word, or style from somewhere else and use it as your own.
"English has borrowed thousands of words from French."
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borrow in a sentence
- Can I borrow your pen for a second?
- She borrowed a large sum of money from the bank to buy the house.
- English has borrowed thousands of words from French.
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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: "Can I borrow your pen for a second?" In Chinese, "borrow" is 借.
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