Basic Meaning
adv
An adverb describing the manner of an action as being incorrect or erroneous. It commonly modifies verbs related to understanding or belief, such as 理解 or 信.
wrongly; mistakenly; in error.
错。
Words:
误解误会误导讹误误信
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Sentences:
- 我刚才误解了你的意思。I misunderstood your meaning just now.
- 别误信网上所有的不实信息。Don't mistakenly believe all the untrue information online.
v
Often refers to missing a deadline, appointment, or opportunity due to a delay.
to delay; to miss; to fail to do something in time, resulting in a bad outcome.
耽误,因拖延或错过时机而产生不良后果。
Words:
误事误点两不误误餐误了大事
Synonyms:
耽
Sentences:
- 对不起,我堵车了,误了开会时间。Sorry, I was stuck in traffic and missed the meeting time.
- 航班因为天气原因误点了。The flight was delayed due to weather.
v
Used when an action leads to harm, especially serious or long-term negative consequences. This sense is more formal and is often found in set phrases like 误人子弟.
to cause harm to; to damage (someone or something).
使受损害。
Words:
误人子弟误人不浅奸臣误国
Sentences:
- 不合格的老师会误人子弟。An unqualified teacher can cause harm to their students.
- 这个错误决定会误了公司的发展。This wrong decision will damage the company's development.
adv
Highlights the lack of intent behind a mistaken action or its harmful consequences.
unintentionally; by accident; not on purpose.
不是故意的。
Words:
误判误杀误伤误触忌讳误入歧途
Sentences:
- 他在比赛中误伤了对手。He accidentally injured his opponent during the match.
- 抱歉,我误删了你的文件。Sorry, I deleted your file by mistake.
n
Used as a noun for a specific mistake, often in writing, speech, or calculation.
mistake; error.
差错。
Words:
笔误讹误勘误谬误深恐有误
Sentences:
- 文章里有一个明显的笔误。There is an obvious typo in the article.
- 请你再核对一下,避免有误。Please check it again to avoid any mistakes.
Writing & Component
Radical讠
Structureleft_right
Stroke Count9
Strokes丶㇊丨𠃍一一一丿㇏
