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March 24, 2026
纠正(糾正)jiūzhèng(jiu1zheng4)
纠正 (jiū zhèng) means to correct or rectify something that is wrong. It is commonly used in educational contexts, such as correcting mistakes in homework or providing feedback on someone's performance. The nuance implies not just identifying an error but also providing a solution or improvement.
Strokes10Frequency#6135DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the act of correcting someone can be seen as a responsibility, especially for teachers and mentors, reflecting the value placed on education and improvement.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'jewel' that shines brightly, representing correctness, and 'zhen' sounds like 'zen', which symbolizes clarity. When you correct something, you are polishing it to shine like a jewel, bringing clarity to the situation.
Meanings of 纠正
jiūzhèng(jiu1zheng4)
1to correct
2to make right
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About 纠正
纠正Simplified
糾正Traditional
10Strokes
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#6135Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1
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修正 (xiūzhèng) is used when making adjustments or amendments, often implying a more general or less formal correction than 纠正 (jiūzhèng).
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'jewel' that shines brightly, representing correctness, and 'zhen' sounds like 'zen', which symbolizes clarity. When you correct something, you are polishing it to shine like a jewel, bringing clarity to the situation.
Usage Notes
This verb is often used in formal contexts, such as academic or professional settings. A common mistake is to confuse it with '修正' (xiū zhèng), which means to revise; while both involve correction, '纠正' focuses more on rectifying errors. Be careful with the tones, as the wrong tone can change the meaning.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 纠正 connects well with other advanced verbs like '改正' (gǎi zhèng, to amend) and '修正' (xiū zhèng, to revise). Students should focus on using it in sentences that involve feedback or adjustments to improve their fluency.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the act of correcting someone can be seen as a responsibility, especially for teachers and mentors, reflecting the value placed on education and improvement.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 纠正 with 改正, thinking they are interchangeable, but they have different usages. For example, saying '我需要改正我的错误' (Wǒ xūyào gǎi zhèng wǒ de cuòwù) is incorrect if you want to emphasize correcting someone's behavior; instead, use 纠正.
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Grammar Patterns of 纠正
纠正 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 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
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他要求____他所声称的不公正的降级这一错误。
He is seeking redress for what he alleges was an unfair demotion.
Example Sentences for 纠正 (10)
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1
他要求纠正他所声称的不公正的降级这一错误。
tā yào qiú jiū zhèng tā suǒ shēng chēng de bù gōng zhèng de jiàng jí zhè yī cuò wù。
He is seeking redress for what he alleges was an unfair demotion.
2
他终于纠正了自己的错误说法，提出要减少费用。
tā zhōng yú jiū zhèng le zì jǐ de cuò wù shuō fǎ， ， tí chū yào jiǎn shǎo fèi。
He finally corrected his misstatement and offered to reduce the fee.
To improve quality, the manager asked us to correct all problems in the production process.
8
医生建议他纠正不良的饮食习惯，以改善健康。
Yīshēng jiànyì tā jiūzhèng bùliáng de yǐnshí xíguàn, yǐ gǎishàn jiànkāng.
The doctor advised him to correct his poor eating habits to improve his health.
9
他意识到自己的错误后，立即采取行动纠正。
Tā yìshí dào zìjǐ de cuòwù hòu, lìjí cǎiqǔ xíngdòng jiūzhèng.
After realizing his mistake, he immediately took action to correct it.
10
公司正在努力纠正过去的财务错误，以重建投资者的信心。
Gōngsī zhèngzài nǔlì jiūzhèng guòqù de cáiwù cuòwù, yǐ chóngjiàn tóuzī zhě de xìnxīn.
The company is working hard to correct past financial errors to rebuild investor confidence.
Cultural Notes for 纠正
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the act of correcting someone can be seen as a responsibility, especially for teachers and mentors, reflecting the value placed on education and improvement.
Frequently Asked Questions about 纠正
Some synonyms include 改正 (gǎi zhèng) and 修正 (xiū zhèng), though each carries slightly different connotations.
Yes, but it's more common in formal contexts; in casual conversations, you might simply say '改正'.
No, 纠正 focuses on correction for improvement rather than punishment.
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