借口

• 병음: jiè kǒu
• 한자 분석: 借 = 亻+ 昔 — to borrow, to rely on; 口 = pictograph of a mouth

뜻

핑계; 구실

Can be used as both a noun (an excuse) and a verb (to use as an excuse). Carries a somewhat negative connotation, implying the reason given may not be genuine. Common in everyday speech and more formal contexts alike.

예문

1. 他总是找各种借口逃避责任，同事们都看在眼里。
2. 别再拿忙当借口了，你明明有时间却不愿意帮忙。
3. 她借口身体不舒服，提前离开了那个无聊的聚会。

사용 가이드

맥락: everyday, work, relationships

어조: slightly negative

올바른 표현

• 这只是个借口而已。(That's just an excuse.)
• 不要借口说你不知道。(Don't use 'I didn't know' as an excuse.)

피해야 할 표현

• 把'借口'用于正当理由 (Don't use 借口 for legitimate reasons — it implies the reason is false or weak; use 理由 for genuine reasons)

기원과 역사

Composed of 借 (to borrow; to use) + 口 (mouth; words). The idea is 'borrowing words' — using convenient words to avoid the truth.

문화적 배경

세대: All ages

사회적 배경: Universal