误区 wùqū mistaken ideas
mistaken ideas; misconceptions; the error of one's ways
How to remember 误区: 误 mistake + 区 area = mistaken ideas.
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How it is used
- A misconception / mental blind spot people commonly fall into - 走出误区 (zǒuchū wùqū) to escape a misconception; 一个常见的误区 (yī ge chángjiàn de wùqū) a common myth.
- Figurative 'zone of error', not a physical area. Used for widespread mistaken beliefs (health, parenting, investing).
- Distinct from 错误 (cuòwù, a concrete mistake): 误区 is a mindset trap, not a single wrong act.