错
误

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The word "错误" is formed by combining the character "错", which means incorrect or wrong, with the character "误", which means mistake or fault; each character contributes its core meaning to create the compound word that specifically denotes an error or mistake.

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我犯了一个错误。

Wǒ fànle yīgè cuòwù.

I made a mistake.

他的回答有错误。

Tā de huídá yǒu cuòwù.

His answer has mistakes.

我们必须要纠正这个错误。

Wǒmen bìxū yào jiūzhèng zhège cuòwù.

We must correct this mistake.

如果你发现错误，请及时告诉我。

Rúguǒ nǐ fāxiàn cuòwù, qǐng jíshí gàosù wǒ.

If you find any mistakes, please tell me in time.

在科学实验中，错误的数据可能导致严重的后果。

Zài kēxué shíyàn zhōng, cuòwù de shùjù kěnéng dǎozhì yánzhòng de hòuguǒ.

In scientific experiments, erroneous data can lead to serious consequences.

Word Definition - 错误

cuò wù mistaken; false; wrong; error; mistake; CL:個|个[gè]

Individual Character Details

错 cuò, cuò
误 wù