借
Meaning:
to borrow; to lend; excuse, pretext
HSK 2
Frequency:
#371
Pinyin:
jiè
Strokes:
10
Radical:
亻
How to Write 借 - 10 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "借" in Chinese
The Chinese character 借 (jiè) means "to borrow; to lend; excuse, pretext". It is classified as an HSK 2 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 10 strokes. Common words containing 借 include: 借代, 借以, 假借.
📚 Words and Phrases with 借
Common words containing this character
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Origin: person
Semantic component: 亻
Phonetic component: 昔
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "借"?
- The pinyin is jiè
- How many strokes does "借" have?
- It has 10 strokes
- What does "借" mean?
- to borrow; to lend; excuse, pretext
- What is the radical of "借"?
- The radical is "亻"