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Can you borrow me a pen? or Can you lend me a pen?
Oct 15, 2011 3:38 AM
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You borrow FROM someone. You lend TO someone. Can you lend (to) me a pen? Can I borrow (from you) a pen?
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Can I borrow a pen? or Can you lend me a pen?
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The lender gives, and the borrower takes. You're asking the other person to give(=lend) you a pen.
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Can you lend me a pen?This sentence is right.
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Chinese (Mandarin), Chinese (Shanghainese), English
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