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The character "借" is structurally composed of the person radical "亻" and the phonetic component "昔", with its etymology centered on the human act of borrowing or lending. Originally denoting the temporary transfer of goods between individuals, its semantic range later included the metaphorical use of ideas or reasons, as exemplified in the term "借口" meaning to use an excuse. Throughout its history, the character's form has remained unchanged, and its components continue to represent the same elements.
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我想借一本书。
他借了我五块钱。
你可以借我笔吗？
我向图书馆借书。
借钱需要还利息。
他借口有事离开了。
借助工具可以省力。
我们借这个机会庆祝一下。