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- 可惜
可惜
kě xī
Meaning
- it is a pity
Definition
表示对某种情况感到遗憾或惋惜。
Expressing regret or pity about a situation.
Usage
常用在句首或句中，用于表达对无法改变的事实或错失机会的惋惜之情。
Often used at the beginning or middle of a sentence to express regret about unchangeable facts or missed opportunities.
Examples
- 1 可惜我不能去参加你的生日派对。（It's a pity I can't go to your birthday party.）
- 2 真可惜，他错过了最后一班车。（What a pity, he missed the last bus.）
- 3 可惜时间不够，我们没能参观博物馆。（Unfortunately, we didn't have enough time to visit the museum.）
- 4 这么好的机会可惜了，他却没有珍惜。（It's a pity he didn't cherish such a good opportunity.）
- 5 可惜我没看到那场精彩的比赛。（It's a shame I didn't watch that exciting game.）
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