谁都会犯错。

You can use this as a standalone sentence. If a friend spills coffee on your rug, say it. If a colleague forgets a meeting, say it. You can also add 没关系 (méi guān xi) at the beginning. This makes it sound even more comforting. It is like a verbal hug for someone feeling guilty. It is simple enough for beginners but used by CEOs too.

Use it when you want to lower the tension. It is perfect for small accidents like breaking a glass. Use it in a professional setting when a minor error occurs. It shows you are a reasonable and empathetic person. It is also great for self-talk. If you fail a test, tell yourself 谁都会犯错. It helps you move on faster. Use it when someone is apologizing profusely to make them stop feeling bad.

Do not use this for massive, life-altering disasters. If someone crashes your car into a lake, this might sound too dismissive. Avoid it if the person is looking for a serious technical explanation. It can sound a bit "lazy" if used as an excuse for repeated negligence. If you keep making the same mistake, people will stop buying the "everyone does it" logic. Also, do not use it if you are actually angry. It is meant to be a kind phrase.

Chinese culture often emphasizes perfection and high standards. However, there is a deep philosophical root in Taoism and Confucianism about balance. This phrase acts as the "relief valve" for that pressure. It reflects the value of 面子 (miàn zi) or "face." By saying this, you are giving the other person "face." You are telling them their mistake doesn't define them. It is a very polite way to maintain harmony in a group.

You might hear 人非圣贤，孰能无过 (rén fēi shèng xián, shú néng wú guò). That is the super fancy, ancient version. It means "men are not saints, who can be without fault?" Stick to 谁都会犯错 for daily life. Another common one is 人都有失手的时候 (rén dōu yǒu shī shǒu de shí hòu). This specifically refers to a "slip of the hand" or a physical mistake. But for general life blunders, our phrase is the gold standard.