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March 24, 2026
诖(詿)guà(gua4)
The character 诖 (guà) refers to an error or mistake, often implying deception or misleading someone. It is used in contexts where actions or statements lead to confusion or misinterpretation, highlighting a sense of disturbance or incorrectness.
Strokes8Radical讠Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of误 (mistake) is often connected to the idea of 'face' (面子), where causing confusion or making errors can lead to a loss of respect or honor in social interactions.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'guy' (sounds like 'gu') who 'misleads' others by telling them incorrect directions, causing them to take a wrong turn. The character 诖 has a component that resembles a person speaking (说), emphasizing the act of saying something wrong.
Meanings of 诖
guà(gua4)
1error, mistake; to deceive, to mislead
2to disturb
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About 诖
诖Simplified
詿Traditional
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语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'guy' (sounds like 'gu') who 'misleads' others by telling them incorrect directions, causing them to take a wrong turn. The character 诖 has a component that resembles a person speaking (说), emphasizing the act of saying something wrong.
Usage Notes
Be cautious not to confuse 诖 with similar characters like 误 (wù), which also means mistake but carries a slightly different nuance. It is generally used in more formal contexts when discussing errors in communication or understanding.
HSK Study Tips
This character is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists, but its meaning connects with terms related to mistakes or misunderstandings. Students should focus on recognizing its use in written texts and its relationship to other characters in similar contexts.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of误 (mistake) is often connected to the idea of 'face' (面子), where causing confusion or making errors can lead to a loss of respect or honor in social interactions.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 诖 with 误 (wù). For instance, saying '我犯了一个诖' (I made an error) is incorrect; the correct word here would be 误. Be sure to use 诖 in more formal contexts.
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Cultural Notes for 诖
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of误 (mistake) is often connected to the idea of 'face' (面子), where causing confusion or making errors can lead to a loss of respect or honor in social interactions.
Word Family of 诖
Words Containing This Character1
诖guàto deceive詿
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What does 诖 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 诖
It means an error or mistake, often associated with deception or misleading someone.
You can use it in contexts like '他的说法是个诖' (His statement is an error).
No, it is more often found in written language or formal discussions about errors.
