理由

lǐyóu

reason

nounHSK 3.0 word list · Band 5

Counted with个gè

Dictionary entry

reason; grounds; justification

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See it in sentences

迟到的理由是什么？

Chídào de lǐyóu shì shénme?

English

What is the reason for being late?

拒绝邀请需要找理由吗？

Jùjué yāoqǐng xūyào zhǎo lǐyóu ma?

English

Do you need an excuse to turn down an invitation?

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