借条

jiè tiáo

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Rare

Definitions

1. receipt for a loan
2. IOU

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Word relationships

Related words

2 items

欠条

qiàn tiáo

IOU

欠条 is a written acknowledgment of debt, while 借条 specifically documents a loan with repayment terms.

收据

shōu jù

receipt

收据 is a general receipt for payment, whereas 借条 is specifically for a loan.

Usage notes

Collocations

借条 is typically used with verbs like 写 (write) or 打 (issue): 写借条, 打借条.

Common mistakes

Learners often confuse 借条 with 欠条. 借条 proves a loan was given, while 欠条 proves an existing debt that may not originate from a loan.

Example Sentences

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他写了一张借条给我。

He wrote me an IOU.

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Child Words of 借条

to lend

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