4 characters Idiom and proverb 1 221

We strive to offer you free Chinese learning resources. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, which are rich in meaning and can be used in various situations. Today’s idiom is 「一念之誤」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.

The Chinese idiom 「一念之誤」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.

A mistake in thought. Same as “a difference of one thought”.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

yī niàn zhī wù

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yat1 nim6 ji1 ng6

With so many Chinese idioms, each holding diverse meanings and uses, there is much to explore. These materials are designed to support your Chinese language studies.