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 jiè kǒu

Characters

Character Meaning
to insult; to walk all over (sb); surname Ji
mouth