续借 (xù jiè) — Chinese Word

verb HSK 4

Traditional 續借

xù jiè

to renew a loan · to extend a borrowing period

Meaning

续借 means to extend or renew a borrowing period, most commonly used when renewing library books or extending loan periods for borrowed items. The word combines 续 (to continue) and 借 (to borrow), literally meaning 'to continue borrowing.'

Usage

This word is frequently used in library contexts when students or patrons need to extend the due date of borrowed books. It's also used for renewing leases or extending loan periods for equipment. The term is neutral and formal enough for official contexts but common enough for everyday conversation about libraries.

Examples

01
这本书下周到期，我需要去图书馆续借。
Zhè běn shū xià zhōu dào qī, wǒ xū yào qù tú shū guǎn xù jiè.
This book is due next week, I need to go to the library to renew it.
02
你可以在网上续借图书，不用亲自去图书馆。
Nǐ kě yǐ zài wǎng shàng xù jiè tú shū, bù yòng qīn zì qù tú shū guǎn.
You can renew books online without having to go to the library in person.

Characters

Measure words

次cì续借一次

Common collocations

续借图书
xù jiè tú shū
to renew library books
办理续借
bàn lǐ xù jiè
to process a renewal
续借手续
xù jiè shǒu xù
renewal procedures
网上续借
wǎng shàng xù jiè
to renew online

Antonyms

归还guī huánto return (borrowed items)

Origin

The word is formed by combining 续 (continue) with 借 (borrow), creating a straightforward compound that expresses the action of continuing a borrowing arrangement.