藉口 jiè kǒu

to use as an excuse; on the pretext; excuse

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to use as an excuse
  2. 2. on the pretext
  3. 3. excuse
  4. 4. pretext
  5. 5. also written 借口jiè kǒu

Characters

Character Meaning
藉 jiè
to insult; to walk all over (sb); surname Ji
口 kǒu HSK 3
mouth