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误解 (wùjiě) — use 误会 when the misunderstanding is due to a miscommunication rather than a misinterpretation of meaning.
Learners often confuse 误会 with 误解 (misunderstand), but 误会 specifically emphasizes the act of misunderstanding, while 误解 focuses more on the interpretation. It is used in both spoken and written Chinese, so be mindful of the context in which you use it.
As an HSK Level 4 word, 误会 connects well with other verbs and nouns related to communication, such as 说 (to speak) and 理解 (to understand). Focus on using it in sentences that involve dialogues to practice its application in context.
Learners may mistakenly use 误会 to mean 'to misunderstand someone’s feelings' specifically, instead of the broader meaning of misunderstanding any communication. A correct usage would be, '我们之间的误会已经澄清了' (The misunderstanding between us has been clarified).
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How to say to misunderstand in Chinese
“to misunderstand” in Chinese is误会
The term 误会 refers to a misunderstanding or misinterpretation between individuals. It is commonly used in both casual and formal contexts when discussing situations where someone's words or actions have been incorrectly perceived, leading to confusion or conflict.
When to use 误会
Learners often confuse 误会 with 误解 (misunderstand), but 误会 specifically emphasizes the act of misunderstanding, while 误解 focuses more on the interpretation. It is used in both spoken and written Chinese, so be mindful of the context in which you use it.
误会 or something close to it
误解 (wùjiě) — use 误会 when the misunderstanding is due to a miscommunication rather than a misinterpretation of meaning.
What learners get wrong
Learners may mistakenly use 误会 to mean 'to misunderstand someone’s feelings' specifically, instead of the broader meaning of misunderstanding any communication. A correct usage would be, '我们之间的误会已经澄清了' (The misunderstanding between us has been clarified).
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Grammar Patterns of 误会
误会 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 3 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.
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他们之间有着很深的____。
There is a deep misunderstanding between them.
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You can say, '我对你的意思有点误会' (I have a bit of a misunderstanding about your meaning).
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