借
jiè HSK2

borrow

Senses

借 jiè variants: 藉 to borrow

to borrow something for a period of time; to take a loan

借 jiè variants: 藉 to use as a pretext

to use something as an excuse or a cover for another action; to pretend

借 jiè variants: 藉 to lend

to lend something to someone; often used in combination with 给 gěi or 出 chū

借 jiè variants: 藉 to make use of

to take advantage of an opportunity or situation; to avail oneself of; to rely on

借 jiè if

(literary) used to introduce a hypothetical situation, meaning "if" or "supposing"

借 jiè to praise

(literary) to commend or speak highly of; to admire

借 jiè to help

(archaic) to assist or provide help to others

References

antonym 还/還 → 借/借
same_as 藉/藉 → 借/借