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The character "误", traditionally written as 誤, is a phono-semantic compound formed from the semantic component 言, indicating speech or language, and the phonetic component 吳, which provides its pronunciation, suggesting its earliest meanings were associated with verbal errors or misguided statements. Over time, its application expanded beyond linguistic mistakes to denote any general fault or inaccuracy, while also developing extended senses such as to delay or hinder, as seen in compounds like 耽误. The simplified form 误 maintains the core semantic link to communication through the preserved 言 radical, with the phonetic element streamlined to 吴, reflecting a structural adjustment that aligns with broader character simplification trends without altering the fundamental etymological connection to the concept of error.
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误会了你的意思。
别误了火车的时间。
我误把盐当成了糖。
这次失误导致了严重的后果。
他的误解造成了不必要的麻烦。
因天气原因，航班误点了三小时。
新闻报道应力求准确，以免误导公众。
在战场上，要严格区分军事目标，防止误伤平民。