jing6 co3認錯认错
Jyutpingjing6 co3
Yaleyihng cho
Definition
To admit one's fault or acknowledge a mistake.
colloquialdaily actionspeople
How it's used
Carries a strong sense of moral responsibility and social maturity. It is often used in interpersonal conflicts to signal the end of a dispute or to restore harmony. Unlike simply saying sorry, it emphasizes the act of acknowledging the specific error made.
Examples
If you do something wrong, you should admit it, don't be stubborn.
Are you willing to admit your mistake yet?
Related words
Common phrases
willing to admit a mistake
refuse to admit a mistake
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 認錯人, which means to mistake someone for another person. The context usually makes it clear, but note that the former is a verb-object construction while the latter is a verb-object-complement structure.
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Grammar guides
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