HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
错 — wrong
- Reading
- cuò
- Meaning
- wrong; mistake
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
错 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is cuò and it means wrong; mistake. 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.
错 appears in everyday chinese words such as 错 (wrong, mistake), 不错 (not bad, pretty good) and 错误 (error, mistake).
Chinese words containing 错
Frequently asked questions
What does 错 mean in Chinese?
错 means wrong; mistake in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 错 read?
错 is read cuò. Reading it inside real words — 错 and 不错 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 错 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 错 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 错 in a word?
A common word containing 错 is 错 (cuò) — "wrong, mistake". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 错 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 错 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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