借鉴 meaning and pronunciation

借鉴
Simplified word
借鑒
Traditional word

借鉴 English definition

jiè jiàn
  • to use other people's experience
  • to borrow from a source
  • to use as reference

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  • 借 (jiè): to lend; to borrow; by means of; to take (an opportunity);
  • 鉴 (jiàn): example; mirror; to view; reflection; to reflect; to inspect; to warn; (ancient bronze mirror);