错 (cuò) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 错 (cuò) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 错 (cuò) means "Wrong / mistake". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 13 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 错 stroke by stroke?

错 has 13 strokes. The radical is 钅. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 错 and 铐?

错 (cuò) and 铐 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 错?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 钅. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 错?

Common words containing 错 include: 不错 (bù cuò) — Not bad / Correct; 错误 (cuò wù) — Error / Mistake; 错过 (cuò guò) — To miss (an opportunity).

How to Write 错

The character 错 (cuò) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 钅 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

错 is pronounced cuò in Mandarin Chinese. It means Wrong / mistake.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 错 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 错

不错 bù cuò

Not bad / Correct

错误 cuò wù

Error / Mistake

错过 cuò guò

To miss (an opportunity)

Example Sentences

你的汉语不错。

nǐ de hàn yǔ bù cuò

Your Chinese is quite good.

这是个错误。

zhè shì gè cuò wù

This is a mistake.

我错过了公共汽车。

wǒ cuò guò le gōng gòng qì chē

I missed the bus.

Similar Characters

铐 kào

铑 lǎo

铒 ěr

Practice Writing 错 (cuò)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 错

What does 错 (cuò) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 错 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 错 and 铐?

What mistakes do learners make writing 错?

What common words use 错?

How to Write 错 (cuò)