B1 Expression Neutral

你说错了

ni shuo cuole

You are wrong

Meaning

Expresses disagreement or points out an error.

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Cultural Background

Directness is okay with friends, but use caution with elders. Often use {讲错了} instead of {说错了}. Often mixed with Cantonese grammar. Often used in a very casual, direct way.

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Add a softener

Say {不好意思} before {你说错了} to keep the relationship smooth.

Meaning

Expresses disagreement or points out an error.

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Add a softener

Say {不好意思} before {你说错了} to keep the relationship smooth.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

你刚才____了,那不是我的名字。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 说错了

The particle {了} is required for the completed action.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank B1

你刚才____了,那不是我的名字。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 说错了

The particle {了} is required for the completed action.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Only if you are very close or if it's a critical safety issue. Otherwise, use a softer phrase.

Related Phrases

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你弄错了

similar

You got it mixed up

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不对

similar

Not correct

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我没听清楚

contrast

I didn't hear clearly

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你说得对

contrast

You are right

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