jiè kǒu

Translation

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

Synonyms

Examples

  • 借口是没用的。
    There is no use in making excuses.
  • 即使我承认你说的是真的,但这并不是借口
    Even if I grant that what you say is true, it is no excuse.
Chinese Tones