惋惜 wǎnxī to regret
to regret; to feel that it is a great pity; to feel sorry for somebody
怎么记住“惋惜”: 惋 to regret + 惜 pity = to regret.
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- To feel it's a pity/sympathetic regret over someone else's misfortune or a waste - 为他的失败感到惋惜 (wèi tā de shībài gǎndào wǎnxī) to feel sorry about his defeat.
- Directed outward at a regrettable outcome (a lost talent, missed chance); contrast 后悔 (hòuhuǐ), regret over your own actions.
- Often 深表惋惜 (shēn biǎo wǎnxī), to express deep regret/sympathy.