借故 Pronunciation and Pinyin

借故 Usage and Examples

to find an excuse

这只是借故一起聚会。

It's just an excuse for a party.

莫丽不太习惯早起，而且总是借故蹄子里卡了个石子而早早离开地里的工作。

Mollie was not used to getting up early in the morning and had a way of leaving work early on the ground that there was a stone in her hoof.

Character	Pinyin	Strokes	Meaning
借	jiè	10	borrow, lend, or make use of
故	gù	9	therefore, old, or intentional

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What does 借故 mean in Chinese?

借故 (jiè gù) means “to find an excuse”.

How do you pronounce 借故?

借故 is pronounced jiè gù in Mandarin Chinese.

How do you say “to find an excuse” in Chinese?

“to find an excuse” is 借故 (jiè gù) in Chinese.

How is 借故 used in a sentence?

This page has 2 example sentences using 借故, each with pinyin and an English translation.