错误 (cuòwù) — how to say "mistake" in Chinese

Measure word: 个 (gè)

错误

Mistake, error

Character composition

wrong

mistake, to miss

Radicals / Keys

Speech

#149 · yán · 7 strokes

Gold

#167 · jīn · 8 strokes

Synonyms

mistake, to be wrong

cuò · adjective, to be wrong

过失

fault, negligence, error

guò shī · legal or moral fault

失误

mistake, error, slip-up

shī wù · serious, in performance

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 do you say "mistake" in Chinese?

"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.

What HSK level is 错误?

错误 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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