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错位 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
错位cuòwèito misplaceHSK 7, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #22081, Very Hard
错位cuòwèidisplacement (e.g. of broken bones)HSK 7, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #22081, Very Hard
错位cuòwèiout of alignmentHSK 7, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #22081, Very Hard
错位cuòwèifaulty contactHSK 7, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #22081, Very Hard
错位cuòwèierroneous judgmentHSK 7, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #22081, Very Hard
错位cuòwèiinversion (medical, e.g. breach delivery)HSK 7, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #22081, Very Hard
cuòwèi(cuo4wei4)cuo wei T4
  1. 1to misplace
  2. 2displacement (e.g. of broken bones)
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March 24, 2026

错位(錯位)cuòwèi(cuo4wei4)

错位 (cuò wèi) refers to a state of being misplaced or misaligned. It is often used in medical contexts, such as describing the displacement of bones or organs, but can also apply to incorrect judgments or arrangements in various situations.

Strokes20Frequency#22081DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese medicine, the alignment of the body is crucial for health, making the concept of 错位 significant when discussing injuries or illnesses. Understanding this term can provide insight into how traditional practices view bodily harmony.

Memory tip

Imagine a '错位' (cuò wèi) as a 'cross' (错) that is 'out of alignment' (位). Picture a crisscross pattern where two lines should meet but are misaligned, making it easy to remember both its pronunciation and meaning.

Meanings of 错位

cuòwèi(cuo4wei4)
1to misplace
2displacement (e.g. of broken bones)
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About 错位

错位Simplified
錯位Traditional
20Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 错位

Quick Contrast

错位 (cuòwèi) vs 偏差 (piānchā) — use 错位 when referring specifically to misalignment or displacement, while 偏差 implies a deviation from a standard or expected value.

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 错位 with similar words like 错误 (cuò wù), which means error. 错位 is more specific to misalignment or displacement. It's typically used in more formal contexts, especially in medical discussions.

HSK Study Tips

While 错位 is not an HSK vocabulary word, understanding it can enhance your medical vocabulary and comprehension of related terms. Focus on its usage in context, especially in health-related scenarios, to see how it connects with other medical terminology.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 错位 with 错误 (cuò wù). For example, saying '他的判断错位' (Tā de pàn duàn cuò wèi) instead of '他的判断错误' (Tā de pàn duàn cuò wù) would be incorrect as 错位 refers to misalignment rather than a general error.

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Component Characters

错cuòmistake
HSK 213 strokes钅
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位wèiposition
HSK 27 strokes亻
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How to say to misplace in Chinese

“to misplace” in Chinese is错位cuòwèi

错位 (cuò wèi) refers to a state of being misplaced or misaligned. It is often used in medical contexts, such as describing the displacement of bones or organs, but can also apply to incorrect judgments or arrangements in various situations.

When to use 错位

Be cautious not to confuse 错位 with similar words like 错误 (cuò wù), which means error. 错位 is more specific to misalignment or displacement. It's typically used in more formal contexts, especially in medical discussions.

错位 or something close to it

错位 (cuòwèi) vs 偏差 (piānchā) — use 错位 when referring specifically to misalignment or displacement, while 偏差 implies a deviation from a standard or expected value.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 错位 with 错误 (cuò wù). For example, saying '他的判断错位' (Tā de pàn duàn cuò wèi) instead of '他的判断错误' (Tā de pàn duàn cuò wù) would be incorrect as 错位 refers to misalignment rather than a general error.

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Cultural Notes for 错位

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In Western medicine, the concept of misalignment often focuses on anatomical precision, whereas in Chinese culture, it may encompass a more holistic view of the body's balance and harmony.

Frequently Asked Questions about 错位

You can say, '他的骨头错位了' (Tā de gǔ tóu cuò wèi le), which means 'His bone is misaligned.'

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