jiè HSK2

borrow

  • created sense approved 借 · jiè · if — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    jiè

    if

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

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  • created sense approved 借 · jiè · to praise — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    jiè

    to praise

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

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  • created sense approved 借 · jiè · to borrow — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    jiè

    to borrow

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

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  • created sense approved 借 · jiè · to lend — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    jiè

    to lend

    to lend something to someone; often used in combination with [[给|給|gei3]] or [[出|出|chu1]]

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  • created sense approved 借 · jiè · to make use of — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    jiè

    to make use of

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

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  • created sense approved 借 · jiè · to use as a pretext — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    jiè

    to use as a pretext

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

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  • created sense approved 借 · jiè · to help — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    jiè

    to help

    (archaic) to assist or provide help to others

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