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误会

wù huì
HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Verb Common

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Definitions

  1. 1. to misunderstand
  2. 2. to mistake
  3. 3. misunderstanding

Word relationships

Antonyms

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理解
lǐ jiě

to comprehend; to understand

Understanding vs. misunderstanding.

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not use 误会 for a simple factual mistake; it implies a misunderstanding between people or intentions. Use 搞错 for an error.

Grammar

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HSK 2.0 Level 5+ HSK 3.0 Level 5+ 7 min
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Example Sentences

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他 误会 了，不肯罢休。
He was misunderstood and wouldn't let it go.
他们俩因为 误会 陷入了冷战。
The two of them fell into a cold war because of a misunderstanding.
对不起，我 误会 你了。
I'm sorry, I misunderstood you.
我们应该多沟通，减少 误会 。
We should communicate more to reduce misunderstandings.

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Child Words of 误会

会
kuài

to balance an account

误
wù

mistake

会
huì

can