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惋惜
wǎnxī
Description
当我们对一件不好的事情感到可惜和难过时，就可以用"惋惜"这个词。
We use "惋惜" when we feel sorry and sad about something bad.
它常用来表示对别人的遭遇或失去的东西觉得很遗憾。
It is often used to express regret for someone else's misfortune or loss.
Meanings
惋惜wǎnxī
to feel sorry or regretful about something
他没能来，我们都很惋惜。
He couldn't come, and we all regret it.
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Notes
- Etymology
惋 means to sigh with regret, 惜 means to cherish or feel pity.
- Nuance
stronger and more emotional than 可惜; often about others' misfortune or loss.
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