失误

失誤
shīwù
noun HSK 5 #5,274

Meanings

  1. 1 mistake; lapse; error
  2. 2 to make a mistake

Examples

HSK 5
Zhècì shīwù ràngwǒ men sǔnshī hěn dà.
This mistake caused us great losses.
HSK 6
Qiúyuán de shīwù dǎozhì le shī fēn.
The player's error led to losing points.
HSK 7-9
Měigè rén dōuhuì yǒu shīwù de shíhou.
Everyone has times when they make mistakes.

Tips

usage
失误 emphasizes an unintentional slip or lapse in judgment. 错误 is a broader word for any mistake or error.

Stroke Order

shī