借 (jiè) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 借 (jiè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 借 (jiè) means "borrow / lend". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 借 stroke by stroke?

借 has 10 strokes. The radical is 亻. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 借 and 佩?

借 (jiè) and 佩 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 借?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 亻. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 借?

Common words containing 借 include: 借书 (jiè shū) — borrow books; 借钱 (jiè qián) — borrow money / lend money; 借用 (jiè yòng) — borrow and use / use something as a substitute.

How to Write 借

The character 借 (jiè) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

借 is pronounced jiè in Mandarin Chinese. It means borrow / lend.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 借 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 借

借书 jiè shū

borrow books

借钱 jiè qián

borrow money / lend money

借用 jiè yòng

borrow and use / use something as a substitute

Example Sentences

我想去图书馆借书。

wǒ xiǎng qù tú shū guǎn jiè shū

I want to go to the library to borrow books.

他向朋友借钱。

tā xiàng péng yǒu jiè qián

He borrowed money from a friend.

我可以借用一下笔吗？

wǒ kě yǐ jiè yòng yī xià bǐ ma

Can I borrow your pen for a moment?

Similar Characters

佩 pèi

佬 lǎo

佯 yáng

Practice Writing 借 (jiè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 借

What does 借 (jiè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 借 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 借 and 佩?

What mistakes do learners make writing 借?

What common words use 借?

How to Write 借 (jiè)