遗憾

yí hàn

HSK 5

Meaning

regret
to regret
to be sorry that

Definition

指因事情不如意而感到惋惜、可惜。

Feeling of regret or pity due to unfortunate circumstances.

Usage

常用于表达对未实现或失去的机会、事情的惋惜之情，可作为名词或形容词使用。

Often used to express regret or pity for missed or lost opportunities; can be used as a noun or adjective.

Examples

1 这次没能参加你的婚礼，真是遗憾。 (It's a pity that I couldn't attend your wedding.)
2 他错过了这次机会，感到非常遗憾。 (He missed this opportunity and feels very regretful.)
3 没有早点认识你，是我最大的遗憾。 (Not meeting you earlier is my biggest regret.)
4 这场比赛以遗憾告终。 (This game ended with regret.)
5 听到这个消息，我深感遗憾。 (I deeply regret hearing this news.)

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