Writing
错误 (cuòwù) — how to say "mistake" in Chinese
错误
Mistake, error
adjective · noun
Character composition
错
wrong
误
mistake, to miss
Radicals / Keys
言
Speech
#149 · yán · 7 strokes
金
Gold
#167 · jīn · 8 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
改正错误
gǎizhèng cuòwù
correct a mistake
错误的想法
cuòwù de xiǎngfǎ
wrong idea
Examples
每个人都可能犯错误，重要的是从中学习。
Everyone can make mistakes, the important thing is to learn from them.
改正错误。
Correct a mistake.
Frequently asked questions
How to say mistake in Mandarin?
"mistake" in Chinese is 错误 (cuòwù).
What does 错误 mean in English?
错误 (cuòwù) means "Mistake, error".
How is 错误 pronounced?
It is pronounced cuòwù (written as cuowu). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "mistake" in Chinese characters?
It is written 错误: 错 has 13 strokes, 误 has 9 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 错误?
错误 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.
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