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错误答案
cuòwù dá'àn
wrong answer
这个题目我给出了错误答案。
I gave the wrong answer to this question.
formal
An answer that is incorrect or does not meet the expected criteria.
老师批改作业时发现了很多错误答案。
The teacher found many wrong answers while grading the homework.
在选择题中，错误答案通常会被标记为红色。
In multiple-choice questions, wrong answers are usually marked in red.
Commonly used in educational contexts, exams, or assessments.
Pro Tip
Common Mistake
Do not confuse '错误答案' with '错误的答案'. While both mean 'wrong answer', the former is more commonly used in spoken and written Chinese.
Gold Rule
Contextual Usage
Use '错误答案' when referring to answers that are objectively incorrect, such as in exams or quizzes. For subjective mistakes, '错误的答案' may be more appropriate.
Word Origin
Composed of '错误' (wrong, incorrect) and '答案' (answer), reflecting a direct compound meaning.
Usage Notes
Typically used in academic or testing scenarios. Avoid using in formal reports unless referring to mistakes in data.
Word Breakdown
错误
wrong, incorrect
root答案
answer
root汉英词典