Definition
借鉴 (jiè jiàn) means to draw on or learn from others' experience or methods, with a focus on gaining valuable lessons. Unlike 吸取 (xī qǔ) 'absorb,' which is broader and can apply to nutrients or abstract things, 借鉴 is specifically about applying others' successes/failures. 借用 (jiè yòng) 'borrow' emphasizes taking something for direct use, while 借鉴 implies thoughtful adaptation.
verb
to draw on (others' experience)to learn from (how others do things)
Easily confused
- 接见jiē jiànsound-aliketo receive (a visitor, especially an official or dignitary); to grant an interview
- 节俭jié jiǎnsound-alikefrugal; economical
Examples
- 借鉴。Wǒmen kěyǐ jiè jiàn tāmen de chénggōng jīngyàn.We can draw on their successful experience.
- 借鉴。Zhège shèjì jiè jiàn le chuántǒng jiànzhù de fēnggé.This design draws on the style of traditional architecture.
- 借鉴。Tā de zuòfǎ hěn zhídé jiè jiàn.His approach is well worth learning from.
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