改正错误 (correct mistakes)
Grammar & Usage
How it works
This is a verb-object phrase, where '改正' (gǎizhèng) means 'to correct/rectify' and '错误' (cuòwù) means 'mistake/error'. It functions as a transitive verb, indicating the act of fixing or rectifying errors. It is commonly used to describe both self-correction and correcting others' errors.
Sample sentences
我们必须及时改正错误，才能不断进步。
We must correct our mistakes promptly to keep making progress.
他勇敢地承认并改正了错误。
He bravely admitted and corrected his mistakes.
老师要求学生们自己改正错误。
The teacher asked the students to correct their mistakes themselves.
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Example
我们必须及时改正错误，才能不断进步。
We must correct our mistakes promptly to keep making progress.
他勇敢地承认并改正了错误。
He bravely admitted and corrected his mistakes.
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