借鉴
借鉴
jiè jiàn
to use other people's experience; to borrow from a source; to use as reference
HSK 6verb
Traditional: 借鑒
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Definitions
- (verb) to use other people's experience
- to borrow from a source
- to use as reference
Example Sentences
我们应该借鉴国外的经验。
Wǒmen yīnggāi jiè jiàn guówài de jīngyàn
We should learn from foreign experience
Related Words
借镜(jiè jìng)· to use other people's experience
→他山之石可以攻玉(tā shān zhī shí kě yǐ gōng yù)· lit. the other mountain's stone can polish jade (idiom); to improve oneself by accepting criticism from outside
→单方决定(dān fāng jué dìng)· to decide without reference to other parties involved
→参考材料(cān kǎo cái liào)· reference material
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New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting is announced for 13 December 2026. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.
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