jiè

to borrow (in 借书)

1Stroke Order Animation

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2Readings & Meanings

  • jièto lend; to borrow; by means of

3Structure

Left-right structure左右结构

is built from 2 parts.

4Common Words with

借给jiè gěi

to lend (to someone)

jiè

to borrow; to lend; to use as a pretext

借书jiè shū

to borrow books

借口jiè kǒu

excuse; pretext

借助jiè zhù

to draw support from; with the help of

借用jiè yòng

to borrow; to use for another purpose

5Example Sentences

他向我借了一本书。

tā xiàng wǒ jiè le yī běn shū。

He borrowed a book from me.

不要找借口。

bù yào zhǎo jiè kǒu。

Don't make excuses.

Other Characters Pronounced “jie”