false

Compared meaning: not correct, not right (adjective).

比较义项：错误的，不正确的（形容词）。

• wrong

  The most common, everyday word for something not correct or not right; used broadly for answers, directions, actions, and choices; neutral register, natural in speech.

  最常见、最日常的表示“不正确／不对”的词；广泛用于答案、方向、行为和选择；语气中性，口语中很自然。

  You're doing this the wrong way, so let me show you the right one.

  你这样做的方法是错的，让我来教你正确的做法吧。

• false 本词

  Emphasizes that something is untrue rather than merely inaccurate; often used for statements or claims, and can suggest deception; more formal than 'wrong'.

  强调某事不真实，而不仅仅是不准确；常用于陈述或说法，还可能暗示欺骗；比 wrong 更正式。

  This advertisement made false claims about the product's effects.

  这则广告对产品的效果做出了虚假的宣称。

• incorrect

  A more formal, precise word than 'wrong', typical of written, academic, or technical contexts such as tests, forms, and calculations; rarely used in casual speech.

  比 wrong 更正式、更精确，常见于书面、学术或技术语境（如考试、表格、计算）；很少用于日常口语。

  Please correct any incorrect information on the form before submitting it.

  提交表格前，请更正表格上任何不正确的信息。

• mistaken

  Describes a person's belief, judgment, or understanding as wrong, usually due to misunderstanding rather than dishonesty; often used with 'about' or to describe a person.

  描述某人的看法、判断或理解有误，通常是由于误解而非故意撒谎；常与 about 连用，或用来描述人（如 I was mistaken）。

  She was mistaken about his intentions and later apologized.

  她误解了他的意图，后来道了歉。

Wrong, false, incorrect, and mistaken all mean not correct. Wrong is the most common, everyday word. False means untrue, even deceptive. Incorrect is formal, used in writing or technical contexts. Mistaken means a person's belief is wrong. Not compared: wrong as 'immoral', false as 'fake'.

这四个词在“错误的”这一义项上意思相近，但语气和使用场合有别：wrong 最常用、最口语化，false 强调不真实甚至带有欺骗意味，incorrect 更正式、常用于书面或技术语境，mistaken 则侧重某人的看法或判断有误。这里不比较 wrong 的“不道德的”或 false 的“假的（人造的）”等其他义项。

Compared meaning: insincere, not genuine, in attitude or speech (adjective).

比较义项：不真诚、虚伪的（态度或言辞）（形容词）。

• false 本词

  A general, neutral word for insincere or not genuine feelings, praise, smiles or promises; common in everyday speech and writing.

  泛指不真诚、不真实的，用于形容感情、赞美、微笑或承诺等，语气中性，日常口语和书面语中都常用。

  She flashed a false smile at her rival before walking away.

  她对她的对手挤出一个虚伪的微笑，然后转身离开了。

• oily

  Describes a smug, flattering manner or way of speaking meant to please someone insincerely; informal and clearly disapproving, often used for salesmen or smooth talkers.

  形容为讨好他人而表现出的油滑、谄媚的态度或说话方式，口语化且带有明显贬义，常用来形容推销员或油嘴滑舌的人。

  The salesman gave an oily compliment that made everyone squirm.

  那位推销员说了一句油嘴滑舌的恭维话，让大家都感到不自在。

Both describe insincere attitudes or words, but oily is stronger. False is general and neutral, for insincere feelings, praise, or promises. Oily describes a smug, flattering manner meant to please insincerely; informal and disapproving, often for smooth-talking salesmen. False's other senses, like 'wrong', aren't compared.

这两个词都可以形容不真诚的态度，但语气强弱不同：false 是中性、通用的“虚伪的”，可以修饰感情、微笑、赞美等；oily 语气更强烈，带有明显贬义，专指为讨好别人而表现出的油滑、谄媚的说话方式或态度。这里不比较 false 的“错误的、不正确的”等其他义项。