借用 jiè yòng — to borrow sth for another use

Meanings

1. 1

   to borrow sth for another use

   to borrow sth for another use; to borrow an idea for one's own use

   verb

Character breakdown

• 借

  jiè (fourth tone, falling)

  to borrow; to lend; to make use of, to take (an opportunity)

  10 strokes⿰亻昔Radical 人

Words containing 借

• 借jiè (fourth tone, falling)to borrow (from someone)
• 借口jiè (fourth tone, falling) kǒu (third tone, dipping)to use as an excuse
• 凭借/憑借píng (second tone, rising) jiè (fourth tone, falling)to rely on
• 借助jiè (fourth tone, falling) zhù (fourth tone, falling)to draw support from
• 借鉴/借鑒jiè (fourth tone, falling) jiàn (fourth tone, falling)to use other people's experience
• 借条/借條jiè (fourth tone, falling) tiáo (second tone, rising)receipt for a loan