借口

借口 jiè kǒu ㄐㄧㄝˋ ㄎㄡˇ ze3 hau2 HSK 7-9

  • to use as an excuse
  • excuse; pretext

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 借 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 我没有借口。 I have no excuse.
  • 借口是没用的。 There is no use in making excuses.
  • 我没有任何借口。 I don't have an excuse.
  • 为晚归找个借口。 To make an excuse for having stayed out late.
  • 汤姆的借口是什么? What's Tom's excuse?

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