How to Write 误
The character 误 (wù) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 讠 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
误 is pronounced wù in Mandarin Chinese. It means mistake.
As an HSK Level 3 character, 误 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 误
错误
cuò wù
Error / Mistake
误会
wù huì
misunderstanding
耽误
dān wù
to delay; to hold up
Example Sentences
这个答案是错误的。
zhè ge dá àn shì cuò wù de
This answer is incorrect.
这是一个误会。
zhè shì yí gè wù huì
This is a misunderstanding.
别耽误大家的时间。
bié dān wù dà jiā de shí jiān
Don't waste everyone's time.
Practice Writing 误 (wù)
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