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遗憾
yíhàn
Description
当事情不像我们希望的那样时，我们常常会说"遗憾"。
When things don't go as we hope, we often say "遗憾".
这个词可以表示可惜，也可以表示心里觉得难过。
This word can mean both regret and feeling sad inside.
Meanings
遗憾yíhàn
regret; a pity; regrettable
很遗憾，我不能来参加你的生日。
I'm sorry I can't come to your birthday.
遗憾yíhàn
to feel sorry or regretful about something
没能去旅行，我觉得很遗憾。
I regret not being able to travel.
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Notes
- Etymology
遗 (leave behind) + 憾 (regret), literally a lingering regret.
- Nuance
遗憾 is milder and more formal than 后悔, which implies personal fault.
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