借用 Traditional form: 借用 Pinyin (reading): jièyòng Definitions: to borrow sth for another use to borrow an idea for one's own use Characters: 借 - to borrow; to lend; excuse, pretext 用 - to use, to employ, to apply; use Traditional characters: 借 - to borrow; to lend; excuse, pretext 用 - to use, to employ, to apply; use