HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
借 — to borrow
- Reading
- jiè
- Meaning
- to borrow; to lend
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
借 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is jiè and it means to borrow; to lend. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
借 appears in everyday chinese words such as 借 (borrow, lend), 凭借 (rely on, depend on) and 借助 (draw support from).
Chinese words containing 借
Frequently asked questions
What does 借 mean in Chinese?
借 means to borrow; to lend in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 借 read?
借 is read jiè. Reading it inside real words — 借 and 凭借 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 借 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 借 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 借 in a word?
A common word containing 借 is 借 (jiè) — "borrow, lend". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 借 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 借 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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