Definition
误区 (wù qū) refers to a common misconception or cognitive trap — a widely held but mistaken belief. Unlike 错觉 (cuò jué), which is a sensory or perceptual illusion, 误区 is about incorrect ideas or thinking patterns. It also differs from 误解 (wù jiě), which is a misunderstanding between people, often in communication.
noun
common misconceptionmistaken beliefcognitive trap
Examples
- 误区。Hěn duō rén duì jiànkāng yǐnshí cúnzài wù qū.Many people have misconceptions about healthy eating.
- 误区。Zhège wù qū zài jiāzhǎng zhōng hěn pǔbiàn.This misconception is very common among parents.
- 误区，。Yào zǒu chū wù qū, xūyào duō xuéxí kēxué zhīshi.To get out of the misconception, you need to learn more scientific knowledge.
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