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March 24, 2026
谬(謬)miù(miu4)
The character 谬 (miù) refers to the concepts of error and deception. It is commonly used in contexts where something is mistaken or misleading, often highlighting absurdity or confusion. This character can be used to describe erroneous statements or actions that mislead people.
Strokes13Radical讠Frequency#15019DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of deception and absurdity is often discussed in the context of traditional proverbs and literature, where wisdom is valued over foolishness. 谬 is frequently used in scholarly texts to critique erroneous beliefs.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'mistake' (谬) made by a 'mouse' (sounds like 'miù') who is trying to deceive a cat. The mouse gets confused and ends up in an absurd situation, showing the character's meaning of error and confusion.
Meanings of 谬
miù(miu4)
1to deceive
2to confuse
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About 谬
谬Simplified
謬Traditional
13Strokes
讠Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
#15019Frequency Rank
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AI Study Notes for 谬
Quick Contrast
错误 (cuòwù) - use 谬 (miù) when emphasizing absurdity or deception in an error, while 错误 (cuòwù) focuses more on the mistake itself.
Usage Notes
Learners should be cautious about the tone when pronouncing 'miù' as it is a fourth tone, which can be easily confused with other words. Common collocations include 谬论 (miùlùn, 'fallacy') and 谬误 (miùwù, 'error'). This character is more formal, often found in written Chinese rather than in casual conversations.
HSK Study Tips
While 谬 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to HSK Level 6 words that discuss arguments and logical fallacies. Focus on recognizing the character in formal texts and understanding its role in critical thinking discussions.
Common Mistakes
Learners might confuse 谬 with similar-sounding characters or use it incorrectly in informal contexts. For example, saying '我谬了' (Wǒ miù le, 'I was wrong') is incorrect; a better phrase would be '我错了' (Wǒ cuò le, 'I was wrong').
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Pronunciation of 谬
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2The sound half翏 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawayspeech
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 谬?
Decomposition of 谬
IDS Structure⿰讠翏
谬Full Character
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讠yan2
left
翏liu4
right
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Which of these is a component of 谬?
How to say to deceive in Chinese
“to deceive” in Chinese is谬miù
The character 谬 (miù) refers to the concepts of error and deception. It is commonly used in contexts where something is mistaken or misleading, often highlighting absurdity or confusion. This character can be used to describe erroneous statements or actions that mislead people.
When to use 谬
Learners should be cautious about the tone when pronouncing 'miù' as it is a fourth tone, which can be easily confused with other words. Common collocations include 谬论 (miùlùn, 'fallacy') and 谬误 (miùwù, 'error'). This character is more formal, often found in written Chinese rather than in casual conversations.
谬 or something close to it
错误 (cuòwù) - use 谬 (miù) when emphasizing absurdity or deception in an error, while 错误 (cuòwù) focuses more on the mistake itself.
What learners get wrong
Learners might confuse 谬 with similar-sounding characters or use it incorrectly in informal contexts. For example, saying '我谬了' (Wǒ miù le, 'I was wrong') is incorrect; a better phrase would be '我错了' (Wǒ cuò le, 'I was wrong').
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Grammar Patterns of 谬
谬 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 6 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
我一直在致力于推翻有关意义恒定性的____谈。
I have been working on exploding the myth of fixity of meaning.
