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借用
jièyòng
Description
"借用"的意思是借别人的东西来用，用完以后要还给他。
"借用" means to borrow something from someone and return it after use.
我们常常说借用一支笔、借用别人的想法或者一个词。
We often say to borrow a pen, borrow someone else's idea, or a word.
Meanings
借用jièyòng
to borrow and use something
我可以借用一下你的电话吗？
Can I borrow your phone for a moment?
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Notes
- Etymology
借 (borrow) + 用 (use), literally "borrow to use."
- Nuance
emphasizes temporary use of something that will be returned.
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