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借口 (jiè kǒu): to use as an excuse; excuse; pretext

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HSK 7noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: to use as an excuse; excuse; pretext
Characters: 2
Part of speech: noun
HSK level: HSK 7

Full definitions

to use as an excuse
excuse
pretext

Chinese explanation

用某种理由来为自己开脱或推卸责任
也指用来掩饰真实原因的虚假理由。例如，他借口生病没有去上课，其实是去看电影了。

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Character breakdown

HSK 3

to borrow

HSK 1

mouth

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