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Definition
An error, mistake, or lapse.
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How it's used
Focuses on professional or technical errors rather than casual slips. It is frequently used in formal contexts like sports, medical procedures, or administrative tasks to describe a specific point where a plan went wrong. Unlike 錯, which is a general term for being wrong, this implies a failure to execute a task correctly.
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We lost the game this time, it was entirely due to my personal mistake.
You are so careful with your work, there shouldn't be any mistakes.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this for simple social blunders or minor personal mistakes, as it sounds too formal or clinical. For everyday errors, use 錯 or 搞錯 instead.
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Grammar guides
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