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How do you say "lend" in Chinese?
借出
jiè chū
In Chinese, "lend" is 借出 (jiè chū).
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Pronunciation
Say jiè chū with "jiè" snapped down sharply (fourth tone), then "chū" held flat and high (first tone).
Writing and usage
借出 is written using hanzi. It's a verb, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
她同意借我一本书。
tā tóng yì jiè wǒ yī běn shū 。
She agreed to lend me a book.
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How to remember 借出
Hold this scene in mind: lend, paired tightly with the sound "jiè chū" — that's the whole trick.
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Questions about 借出
How do you pronounce 借出?
Say jiè chū with "jiè" snapped down sharply (fourth tone), then "chū" held flat and high (first tone).
Is 借出 formal or casual?
借出 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 借出 used in Chinese?
借出 is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: 她同意借我一本书。 (She agreed to lend me a book.).
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