误差

wù chā

CL 个 gè

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Rare

Definitions

1. difference
2. error
3. inaccuracy

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 精确 jīng què 精确 jīng què accurate; precise precision, accuracy: accurate; precise

Related words

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• 失误 shī wù 失误 shī wù lapse slip, lapse: lapse

Synonyms

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• 偏差 piān chā 偏差 piān chā bias deviation: bias

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 差 chā: difference; discrepancy
• 差 差 chà: different
• 差 差 chāi: to send (on an errand)
• 误 误 wù: mistake