错

Etymology & Components

The Chinese character 错 (cuò) is composed of two parts: the radical 糸 (mì) and the phonetic component 措 (cuò). The radical 糸 represents silk or thread, and it is often used in characters related to textiles or clothing. The phonetic component 措 means "to place" or "to arrange," and it is used in characters related to order or arrangement.The original meaning of 错 was "to weave silk," and it was later extended to mean "to arrange" or "to put in order." In modern Chinese, 错 is used in a variety of contexts, including:- To make a mistake or error- To be wrong or incorrect- To be different or dissimilar- To be complicated or intricateThe character 错 can also be used as a verb, meaning "to make a mistake" or "to do something wrong." For example, the sentence 我错了 (wǒ cuòle) means "I was wrong."The character 错 is a common character in Chinese, and it is important for HSK learners to understand its meaning and usage. By understanding the etymology of 错, learners can better understand the character's meaning and how it is used in different contexts.