错 cuò
wrong / mistake / miss
错 (cuò) means "wrong / mistake / miss" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 错
错过
cuòguò
to miss (an opportunity, event)
犯错
fàncuò
to make a mistake
地图
dìtú
map
风景
fēngjǐng
scenery
坏事
huàishì
bad thing
Frequently asked questions
What does 错 (cuò) mean in Chinese?
错 (cuò) means "wrong / mistake / miss" in Chinese. 错 (cuò) means "wrong / mistake / miss" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 错 in a sentence?
Use 错 (cuò) the way you would use "wrong / mistake / miss" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 错?
Common words that pair with 错 include 错过, 犯错. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 错 (cuò) and 变 (biàn)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 错 means "wrong / mistake / miss"; 变 means "change / become". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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Why this concept matters
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Speak1000 teaches 错 as part of a cumulative sentence network. You connect it to concepts you already know, hear the combinations in context, and retrieve them in new situations.
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The fastest way to remember 错 (cuò) is to hear it used naturally. Start with our free interactive lesson and practice with real audio from day one.
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