COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 借 is built
Traditional etymology note: 亻 (person) suggests the meaning, while 昔 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 借 (jiè) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to borrow
jièTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jiè
借
to borrow
Common words
píng jiè
凭借
to rely on; to depend on; by means of; thanks to
jiè jiàn
借鉴
to draw on (others' experience); to learn from (how others do things); lesson to be learned (by observing others)
jiè zhù
借助
to draw support from; with the help of
jiè kǒu
借口
to use as an excuse; excuse; pretext
jiè tiáo
借条
receipt for a loan; IOU
jiè yòng
借用
to borrow sth for another use; to borrow an idea for one's own use
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 借
Say “jiè” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 借
Common words and phrases
píng jiè
to rely on; to depend on; by means of; thanks to
jiè jiàn
to draw on (others' experience); to learn from (how others do things); lesson to be learned (by observing others)
jiè zhù
to draw support from; with the help of
jiè kǒu
to use as an excuse; excuse; pretext
jiè tiáo
receipt for a loan; IOU
jiè yòng
to borrow sth for another use; to borrow an idea for one's own use
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“借”。
Zhège zì shì “jiè”.
This character is “借”.
我正在学习“借”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jiè” zì.
I am learning the character “借”.
请写一遍“借”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jiè”.
Please write “借” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 借?
借 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 借 (jiè) mean?
借 (jiè) means to borrow.
What is the radical of 借?
The radical of 借 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.