Meaning of 借口
借口 means to use (something) as an excuse or pretext; excuse; pretext; pretense. Pronounced jiè kǒu. HSK 7-9.
- to use (something) as an excuse or pretext
- excuse; pretext; pretense
Definitions & Examples
Bù不
néng能
jiè借
kǒu口
kuài快
sù速
shī施
gōng工
ér而
jiàng降
dī低
gōng工
chéng程
zhì质
liàng量
。
We cannot use rapid construction as a pretext to lower the quality of the project.
Tā他
zǒng总
shì是
jiè借
kǒu口
shēng生
bìng病
bù不
lái来
shàng上
bān班
。
He always uses illness as an excuse to skip work.
Bù不
yào要
jiè借
kǒu口
méi没
yǒu有
shí时
jiān间
jiù就
bù不
duàn锻
liàn炼
shēn身
tǐ体
。
Don't use lack of time as an excuse to avoid exercising.