sai nhầm
Definition
Noun:
- Mistake / Error: An action, decision, or judgment that is incorrect or wrong.
- Fault / Blunder: A more serious error, often implying responsibility for a negative outcome.
Adjective:
- Mistaken / Erroneous: Describing something that is incorrect or based on error.
Usage Examples
Noun:
- Đây là một sai nhầm nghiêm trọng. (This is a serious mistake.)
- Anh ấy đã thừa nhận sai nhầm của mình. (He admitted his error.)
Adjective:
- Quyết định sai nhầm đó dẫn đến hậu quả lớn. (That erroneous decision led to major consequences.)
- Tôi có một niềm tin sai nhầm. (I had a mistaken belief.)
Advanced Usage
- Often used interchangeably with the more common word "sai lầm". The meaning and usage are identical.
- Used in formal and informal contexts to discuss errors in judgment, action, or calculation.
Variants and Related Words
- Sai lầm (n, adj): Mistake, error; mistaken. The primary and more frequent synonym.
- Lỗi (n): Fault, error, bug. Often used for technical mistakes or minor faults.
- Nhầm lẫn (n): Confusion, mix-up. Emphasizes an error due to confusion or misidentification.
Synonyms
- Mistake: An act or judgment that is misguided or wrong.
- Error: A deviation from accuracy or correctness.
- Blunder: A stupid or careless mistake.
Related Idioms
Mắc sai nhầm / Mắc sai lầm: To make a mistake.
- Ai cũng có thể mắc sai nhầm. (Anyone can make a mistake.)
Sửa chữa sai nhầm / Sửa chữa sai lầm: To correct a mistake.
- Chúng ta cần sửa chữa sai nhầm này. (We need to correct this mistake.)