误会 (wù huì) — to misunderstand; to mistake; misunderstanding

Definition

误会 is a misunderstanding between people — a shared sense of 错误 (a mistake) and 隔阂 (emotional distance). Use 误解 for a more formal or intellectual misreading, not personal conflict.

to misunderstandto mistakemisunderstanding
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Examples

  • 误会
    Nǐ wù huì le wǒ de yì si.
    You misunderstood my meaning.
  • 误会
    Zhè shì yí gè wù huì.
    This is a misunderstanding.
  • 误会
    Nǐ men zhī jiān yǒu shén me wù huì ma?
    Is there any misunderstanding between you?

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