借鉴
Traditional: 借鑒
jiè jiàn HSK 6

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📚 Example Sentences

我们可以借鉴他们的经验。
Wǒmen kěyǐ jièjiàn tāmen de jīngyàn.
We can draw lessons from their experience.
他借鉴了国外的技术。
Tā jièjiàn le guówài de jìshù.
He used foreign technology for reference.
这本书值得借鉴。
Zhè běn shū zhídé jièjiàn.
This book is worth using for reference.
我们可以借鉴他们的方法。
Wǒmen kěyǐ jièjiàn tāmen de fāngfǎ.
We can learn from their methods.
他借鉴了成功的经验。
Tā jièjiànle chénggōng de jīngyàn.
He drew lessons from successful experiences.

💡 Memory Tip

Break down the characters: 借 (jiè) means 'to borrow', and 鉴 (jiàn) means 'mirror' or 'to reflect'. Think of it as 'borrowing a mirror' to reflect on and learn from others' experiences.

📝 Usage Notes

This word is neutral in formality and is common in both written and spoken Chinese. It is frequently used in educational, professional, and analytical contexts, such as discussing business strategies, academic research, or personal development.

📖 Grammar Points

Often used with words like 值得 (zhídé, 'to be worth') or 可以 (kěyǐ, 'can') to indicate value or possibility. It can take an object directly (e.g., 借鉴经验) or be used in a 从...中借鉴 pattern (e.g., 从历史中借鉴).

🏯 Cultural Notes

In Chinese culture, 借鉴 reflects a pragmatic and collective approach to learning, emphasizing humility and the value of others' experiences. It aligns with the idea that wisdom can be gained from both past and present examples.

🔄 Similar Words

学习 (xuéxí) means 'to study' or 'to learn' broadly, while 借鉴 specifically implies learning from others' examples as a reference. 参考 (cānkǎo) means 'to consult' or 'to refer to' (like a document), but 借鉴 has a stronger connotation of applying that reference for improvement.

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