Definition
更正 (gēng zhèng) means correcting a factual error in written/stated information (e.g., address, statement). It is more formal and specific than 改正 (gǎi zhèng, general corrections) and narrower than 纠正 (jiū zhèng, rectifying behavior/tendencies). It does not cover physical defects (矫正) or admitting fault (认错).
verb
to correct (a mistake, error, or inaccuracy)
Examples
- 更正。Qǐng gēng zhèng yí xià zhège dìzhǐ.Please correct this address.
- 更正。Tā lìkè gēng zhèng le gāngcái de shuōfǎ.He immediately corrected what he had just said.
- 更正。Wǒ xūyào gēng zhèng hétong lǐ de cuòwù shùzì.I need to correct the wrong numbers in the contract.
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