Writing
误差 (wù chā) — how to say "error" in Chinese
误差
Error; deviation; inaccuracy
noun
Character composition
误
error, to err
差
difference, distinction
Radicals / Keys
工
Work
#48 · gōng · 3 strokes
言
Speech
#149 · yán · 7 strokes
Collocations
减少误差
jiǎn shǎo wù chā
reduce error
误差范围
wù chā fàn wéi
margin of error
测量误差
cè liáng wù chā
measurement error
Examples
这个实验的测量误差非常小。
The measurement error in this experiment is very small.
计算有误差。
There is an error in the calculation.
Frequently asked questions
Error meaning in Chinese
"error" in Chinese is 误差 (wù chā).
误差 meaning in English
误差 (wù chā) means "Error; deviation; inaccuracy".
How is 误差 pronounced?
It is pronounced wù chā (written as wu cha, wucha). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "error" in Chinese characters?
It is written 误差: 误 has 9 strokes, 差 has 9 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 误差?
误差 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.
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