How to Say ‘Wrong’ in Simplified Chinese
错
cuò
[cuò]
💬 Usage Tip: On its own, 错 often means "wrong," but in 搞错 it helps make the idea "make a mistake" or "get it wrong." You'll also see the same 错 in 说错 "say wrongly" and 写错 "write wrongly."
Phrase Breakdown
错
cuò
[cuò]
Mistake
An action or judgment that is incorrect or misguided.
我刚才说错了，需要调整。
I made a mistake just now, I need to make an adjustment.
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