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“misconception” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinwù qū

Example

很多人对减肥有误区。hěn duō rén duì jiǎn féi yǒu wù qū

Many people have misconceptions about losing weight.

Illustration for 误区 (misconception)

How to say “misconception” in Chinese

“Misconception” in Chinese is 误区 (wù qū).

A shared blind spot in people's understanding of a particular subject.

Full entry for 误区: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 误区

很多关于理财的建议看似专业，实际上容易让人陷入误区。hěn duō guān yú lǐ cái de jiàn yì kàn sì zhuān yè shí jì shàng róng yì ràng rén xiàn rù wù qū

Many pieces of financial advice may seem professional, but they can actually lead people into misconceptions.

Tips for using 误区

  • A useful everyday contrast is that this noun describes a belief about a subject, not confusion caused by unclear words in one conversation.

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