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“say wrong” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinshuō cuò

Example

刚才我把名字说错了。gāng cái wǒ bǎ míng zì shuō cuò le

I said the name wrong just now.

Illustration for 说错 (say wrong)

How to say “say wrong” in Chinese

“Say wrong” in Chinese is 说错 (shuō cuò).

Speech leaves the mouth but lands away from the facts or the speaker's intended meaning.

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

Example sentences with 说错

朋友介绍时我紧张把对方的名字说错了。péng yǒu jiè shào shí wǒ jǐn zhāng bǎ duì fāng de míng zì shuō cuò le

When introducing a friend, I got nervous and said the other person's name wrong.

Tips for using 说错

  • English distinguishes between mispronouncing a name and giving the wrong name, but Chinese uses this verb for both kinds of spoken mismatch.

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