How to Say ‘Mistake’ in Simplified Chinese
搞错了
💬 Usage Tip: Casual way to acknowledge an error was made.
🇨🇳 In China: Admitting mistakes openly is appreciated in personal and professional settings.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
搞错
[gǎo cuò]
to mess up
To make a mistake or error.
我搞错了时间。
I messed up the time.
了
[le]
indicates past tense
Particle used for actions completed in the past.
我搞错了时间。
I messed up the time.
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