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    Expressing 'to correct' or 'to rectify' with 纠正 (jiūzhèng)

    Actions & Events
    Manner & Method

    Structure

    Subject + 纠正 + Object

    Explanation

    The verb 纠正 (jiūzhèng) means 'to correct' or 'to rectify' and is used when fixing errors, wrong behaviors, or mistaken views. It carries a slightly formal tone and is common in educational, professional, and political contexts. The object of 纠正 is typically the error or wrong thing being corrected.

    Examples

    • 老师帮我纠正了发音上的问题。

      Lǎoshī bāng wǒ jiūzhèng le fāyīn shàng de wèntí.

      The teacher helped me correct my pronunciation problems.

    • 他花了很长时间才纠正了这个坏习惯。

      Tā huā le hěn cháng shíjiān cái jiūzhèng le zhège huài xíguàn.

      It took him a long time to correct this bad habit.

    • 我们应该及时纠正工作中的错误。

      Wǒmen yīnggāi jíshí jiūzhèng gōngzuò zhōng de cuòwù.

      We should promptly correct mistakes in our work.

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