错误

cuò wù

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Adjective Very common

Definitions

1. mistaken; false; wrong
2. error; mistake

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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正确

zhèng què

correct; sound; right; proper

Means 'correct', the direct opposite of 错误

Register variants

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差错

chā cuò

mistake; slip-up; fault; error

More formal noun meaning 'error' or 'mishap', often used in official contexts

Usage notes

Common mistakes

错误 is typically an adjective meaning 'wrong' and a noun meaning 'mistake', but unlike 错, it cannot be used alone as a response to mean 'that's wrong'.

Grammar

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Example Sentences

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这个错误会阻碍你的进步。

This mistake will hinder your progress.

这是一个错误的决定。

This is a wrong decision.

我们要从错误中吸取教训。

We must draw lessons from our mistakes.

他勇于承认错误。

He dares to admit his mistakes.

他为自己的错误深感自责。

He deeply blames himself for his mistake.

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Words Containing 错误

spelling mistake

segmentation fault

phonological error

mistake of pronunciation

运行时错误

yùn xíng shí cuò wù

run-time error (in computing)

逻辑错误

luó ji cuò wù

logical error

Child Words of 错误

mistake