Definition
错 (cuò) means 'wrong' or 'incorrect' — it's the basic, everyday adjective used in speech for mistakes. The near-synonym 错误 (cuòwù) can also mean 'incorrect' but is more formal and often used as a noun ('mistake, error') rather than a predicate adjective. Learn 错 first for simple corrections like 'name is wrong' or 'do it wrong'.
adjective
wrongincorrect
Easily confused
- 蜡làlook-alikecandle
- 搓cuōsound-aliketo rub, roll, or twist between the hands or fingers
- 借jièlook-aliketo borrow
- 醋cùlook-alikevinegar
Examples
- 错。Nǐ de míngzi cuò le.Your name is wrong.
- 错。Nǐ shuō cuò le.You said it wrong.
- 错。Wǒ xiě cuò le.I wrote it wrong.
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