to borrow temporarily; to move
Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesverb
to borrow temporarily; to obtain a short-term loan
dialectSpecifically refers to borrowing money or funds for a short period, often to cover an immediate need. This usage is considered dialectal and is less common in standard Mandarin, where '挪借 (nuó jiè)' or '借 (jiè)' are preferred.
To deal with the emergency, he had to borrow a sum of money temporarily.
The company is tight on funds and needs to temporarily shift some over from other projects.
verb
to move; to shift; to transfer position
dialectDescribes the physical act of moving something from one place to another, often a short distance. This sense is more widely understood but still carries a somewhat formal or regional flavor compared to '移动 (yí dòng)' or '挪动 (nuó dòng)'.
He moved the chair forward a few steps.
The position of this painting isn't great; let's move it to the window.
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Time cannot be shifted; we must cherish the present.