COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 错 is built
Traditional etymology note: Gold 钅 that once was 昔 but is lost
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How to Write 错 (cuò) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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cuòTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 13 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
cuò
错
mistake
Common words
bú cuò
不错
correct; right; not bad; pretty good
cuò guò
错过
to miss (train, opportunity etc)
cuò wù
错误
mistaken; false; wrong; error; mistake
rèn cuò
认错
to admit an error; to acknowledge one's mistake
chā cuò
差错
mistake; slip-up; fault; error; accident; mishap
cuò jué
错觉
misconception; illusion; misperception
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 错
Say “cuò” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 13 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 错
Common words and phrases
bú cuò
correct; right; not bad; pretty good
cuò guò
to miss (train, opportunity etc)
cuò wù
mistaken; false; wrong; error; mistake
rèn cuò
to admit an error; to acknowledge one's mistake
chā cuò
mistake; slip-up; fault; error; accident; mishap
cuò jué
misconception; illusion; misperception
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“错”。
Zhège zì shì “cuò”.
This character is “错”.
我正在学习“错”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “cuò” zì.
I am learning the character “错”.
请写一遍“错”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “cuò”.
Please write “错” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 错?
错 is written with 13 strokes.
What does 错 (cuò) mean?
错 (cuò) means mistake.
What is the radical of 错?
The radical of 错 is 钅, associated with Not yet classified.