赖

lài

to depend on; to renege (on a promise); to blame

adjectiveverbHSK 3.0 word list · Band 6trad. 賴
Dictionary entry

to rely on; to deny; to put the blame on

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赖

See it in sentences

他赖在门口不走。

Tā lài zài ménkǒu bù zǒu.

English

He stayed at the door, refusing to leave.

他做错了事还赖别人。

Tā zuò cuò le shì hái lài biérén.

English

He made a mistake but still blames others.

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