借用

jiè yòng

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to borrow sth for another use
2. to borrow an idea for one's own use

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 借 jiè 借 jiè to lend 借用 emphasizes temporary use for a different purpose, while 借 is general 'to borrow'.: to lend
• 采用 cǎi yòng 采用 cǎi yòng to adopt 采用 means 'to adopt/use' (an idea/method), while 借用 specifically implies borrowing for one's own use.: to adopt

Usage notes

Common mistakes

借用 implies using something temporarily for a purpose other than its original one; do not use it for simple borrowing where the purpose is unchanged.

Example Sentences

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我可以 借用 一下你的笔吗？

May I borrow your pen for a moment?

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Child Words of 借用

• 借 借 jiè: to lend
• 用 用 yòng: to use