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Wrong

rɔŋ
Extremely common
700 - 800
700 - 800
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错误, 不对, 不道德, 不合适, 冤屈

Wrong meanings in Chinese

错误

Example:
I made a mistake on the test.
我在考试中犯了错误。
This report contains several errors.
这份报告包含几个错误。
Usage: formalContext: Used in academic, professional, or serious discussions where accuracy is important.
Note: This meaning refers to a mistake or an inaccuracy in judgment, action, or calculation.

不对

Example:
Your answer is wrong.
你的答案不对。
That's not the right way to do it.
那样做是不对的。
Usage: informalContext: Commonly used in everyday conversations, particularly when correcting someone.
Note: This meaning indicates that something is incorrect or not as it should be.

不道德

Example:
Stealing is wrong.
偷窃是不道德的。
It’s wrong to lie.
说谎是不对的。
Usage: formalContext: Used in moral or ethical discussions, often in philosophical or legal contexts.
Note: This meaning relates to moral or ethical standards, indicating actions that are deemed bad or unacceptable.

不合适

Example:
His behavior was wrong for the occasion.
他的行为在这个场合下不合适。
Wearing shorts to a formal dinner is wrong.
在正式晚宴上穿短裤是不合适的。
Usage: informalContext: Used in social situations where norms and expectations are discussed.
Note: This meaning refers to something being inappropriate or unsuitable for a particular situation.

冤屈

Example:
He was wrongfully accused of the crime.
他被错误地指控犯了罪。
She felt wronged by the unfair treatment.
她对不公正的待遇感到冤屈。
Usage: formalContext: Used in legal or personal contexts where injustice is discussed.
Note: This meaning refers to being treated unfairly or unjustly, often in the context of accusations or judgments.

Wrong's synonyms

incorrect

Incorrect means not accurate or true; not correct.
Example: The answer you provided is incorrect.
Note: Incorrect is more formal than wrong and is often used in academic or professional contexts.

mistaken

Mistaken means having made an error or misunderstanding something.
Example: I was mistaken about the time of the meeting.
Note: Mistaken implies a specific error or misunderstanding rather than a general sense of being incorrect.

inaccurate

Inaccurate means not precise or exact; containing errors.
Example: The map provided an inaccurate representation of the city.
Note: Inaccurate focuses on lack of precision or correctness, often in terms of information or data.

faulty

Faulty means not working correctly; flawed or defective.
Example: The machine stopped working due to a faulty component.
Note: Faulty suggests a problem with the functioning or quality of something, rather than just being incorrect.

erroneous

Erroneous means containing errors or mistakes; incorrect.
Example: The report contained numerous erroneous conclusions.
Note: Erroneous is a more formal term for being incorrect, often used in technical or academic contexts.

Wrong expressions, common phrases

In the wrong

To be at fault or mistaken in a situation.
Example: She told the truth, but people thought she was in the wrong.
Note: Focuses on the idea of being at fault rather than just making an error.

Get it wrong

To make a mistake or error in understanding or doing something.
Example: I always get the directions wrong when driving in this city.
Note: Emphasizes making a mistake or error rather than simply being incorrect.

All wrong

Completely incorrect or mistaken.
Example: His explanation of the issue was all wrong.
Note: Expresses a more extreme level of incorrectness.

Rub someone the wrong way

To annoy or irritate someone.
Example: His jokes always rub me the wrong way; they're just not funny.
Note: Refers to causing irritation or annoyance rather than just being incorrect.

Wrong side of the bed

To be in a bad mood or irritable for no apparent reason.
Example: She must have woken up on the wrong side of the bed today; she's been grumpy all morning.
Note: Indicates a bad mood rather than a specific mistake or error.

Two wrongs don't make a right

It is not justified to respond to a wrong or injustice with another wrong.
Example: Just because he was mean to you doesn't mean you should be mean back. Two wrongs don't make a right.
Note: Focuses on the idea of not justifying a wrong action rather than simply being incorrect.

Go wrong

To experience a failure or problem in a situation.
Example: Something went wrong with the recipe, and now the cake won't rise.
Note: Emphasizes a negative outcome or failure rather than just being incorrect.

Wrong everyday (slang) expressions

Screw up

To make a mistake or error, often resulting in negative consequences.
Example: I really screwed up that presentation at work.
Note: More informal and colloquial than 'wrong', emphasizing making a mistake rather than simply being incorrect.

Mess up

To make a mistake or error, especially in a way that causes confusion or disorder.
Example: I messed up the recipe by adding too much salt.
Note: Similar to 'screw up', but with a nuance of creating a mess or chaos.

Flub

To botch or mishandle something, usually in a clumsy or awkward manner.
Example: I flubbed my lines during the play.
Note: Conveys a sense of clumsiness or awkwardness in making an error.

Blunder

A serious or embarrassing mistake resulting from carelessness or lack of judgment.
Example: She made a blunder by sending the email to the wrong person.
Note: Implies a more significant or serious mistake compared to a simple 'wrong', often associated with embarrassment.

Goof up

To make a foolish or silly mistake.
Example: I goofed up by forgetting our anniversary.
Note: Suggests a light-hearted or silly error, often used in a playful or self-deprecating manner.

Botch

To carry out a task or job poorly or clumsily.
Example: He totally botched the repair job on the sink.
Note: Highlights a more severe mishandling or failure compared to simply being 'wrong'.

Muck up

To ruin or spoil a plan or situation through mistakes or negligence.
Example: They mucked up the project by missing the deadline.
Note: Emphasizes causing a mess or disruption through mistakes or negligence.

Wrong - Examples

The answer is wrong.
答案是错误的。
Your calculations are incorrect.
你的计算不正确。
She gave me the wrong directions.
她给了我错误的方向。

Wrong grammar

Wrong - Adjective (Adjective) / Adjective (Adjective)
Lemma: wrong
Conjugations
Adjective, comparative (Adjective, comparative): worse
Adjective, superlative (Adjective, superlative): worst
Adjective (Adjective): wrong
Adverb (Adverb): wrong
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): wrongs, wrong
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): wrong
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): wronged
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): wronging
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): wrongs
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): wrong
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): wrong
Syllables, Separation and Stress
wrong Contains 1 syllables: wrong
Phonetic transcription: ˈrȯŋ
wrong , ˈrȯŋ (The red syllable is stressed)

Wrong - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
wrong: 700 - 800 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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