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误差

wù chā
个 gè
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Rare

Definitions

  1. 1. difference
  2. 2. error
  3. 3. inaccuracy

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Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item
精确
jīng què

accurate; precise

precision, accuracy

Related words

1 item
失误
shī wù

lapse

slip, lapse

Synonyms

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偏差
piān chā

bias

deviation

Usage notes

Common mistakes

误差 refers to a measurable discrepancy or statistical error, not a moral mistake. Do not use it for personal faults (错误).

Formality

误差 is a formal term common in scientific and technical contexts.

Example Sentences

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测量结果有 误差 。
The measurement results have an error.

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Child Words of 误差

差
chā

difference; discrepancy

差
chà

different

差
chāi

to send (on an errand)

误
wù

mistake