推故
tuī​gù

to make a pretext

  • created reference approved 推故 → 借故 (synonym) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    推故 tuī​gù

    借故 jiè​gù

    synonym

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  • created sense approved 推故 · tuī​gù · to make a pretext — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    推故

    tuī​gù

    to make a pretext

    To find an excuse or use a pretext to refuse or avoid something; often used in early modern literature.

    推 (literal) → 推 · tuī · to shirk 故 (literal) → 故 · gù · reason

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