惋惜

wǎn xī

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

Definitions

1. to regret
2. to feel that it is a great pity
3. to feel sorry for sb

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 庆幸 qìng xìng 庆幸 qìng xìng to rejoice; to be glad 庆幸 means to rejoice or feel fortunate, opposite of feeling regretful.: to rejoice; to be glad

Synonyms

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• 遗憾 yí hàn 遗憾 yí hàn regret Both express regret or pity, but 惋惜 is more about feeling sorry for something, while 遗憾 is a broader sense of regret or disappointment.: regret
• 可惜 kě xī 可惜 kě xī it is a pity 可惜 is more colloquial and expresses 'it's a pity', while 惋惜 conveys deeper regret.: it is a pity

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with 深感 (shēn gǎn) or 十分 (shí fēn) to intensify, e.g., 深感惋惜 (deeply regret). Not used with 很 (hěn) directly.

Common mistakes

Do not use 惋惜 with a direct object like a person's mistake; it is used for situations, outcomes, or fates. E.g., say 对他的遭遇感到惋惜, not 惋惜他的遭遇.

Example Sentences

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大家都对他的离去深感 惋惜 。

Everyone deeply regrets his departure.

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Child Words of 惋惜

• 惋 惋 wǎn: to sigh in regret or pity
• 惜 惜 xī: to cherish