借故

jiè gù

Dictionary entry

to find an excuse

What does 借故 mean?

借故 (jiè gù) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to find an excuse

Character breakdown

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借jièto borrow · (used in combination with 給|给[gei3] or 出[chu1] etc) to lend 故gùhappening · instance

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借故

jiè gù

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