HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
误 — mistake
- Reading
- wù
- Meaning
- mistake; error; to miss; to delay
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
误 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is wù and it means mistake; error; to miss; to delay. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
误 appears in everyday chinese words such as 误 (mistake, error, delay), 误会 (misunderstand, misunderstanding) and 错误 (error, mistake).
Chinese words containing 误
Frequently asked questions
What does 误 mean in Chinese?
误 means mistake; error; to miss; to delay in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 误 read?
误 is read wù. Reading it inside real words — 误 and 误会 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 误 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 误 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 误 in a word?
A common word containing 误 is 误 (wù) — "mistake, error, delay". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 误 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 误 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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