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We aim to support your Chinese studies with free resources. In this series, we explore idioms and proverbs, full of meaning. Today’s feature is 「三差兩錯」, explained below.

The Chinese idiom 「三差兩錯」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.

A metaphor for an accidental mistake.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

sān chà liǎng cuò

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

saam1 cha1 leung5 cho3

The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.