借口 meaning and pronunciation

借口
Simplified/traditional word

借口 English definition

jiè kǒu
  • to use as an excuse
  • on the pretext

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  • 借 (jiè): to lend; to borrow; by means of; to take (an opportunity);
  • 口 (kǒu): mouth; classifier for things with mouths (people, domestic animals, cannons, wells etc); classifier for bites or mouthfuls;