可惜 (kě xī) — regrettable; it's a pity; unfortunately
Definition
可惜 (kěxī) is used to express that something missed or lost is a shame — lighter and more everyday than 遗憾, which is a deeper, more lasting regret. It often functions as a sentence-level comment, set off by 真 in speech.
adjective
regrettableit's a pityunfortunately
Examples
- ，可惜。Zhè me hǎo de jī huì cuò guò le, zhēn kě xī.It's a real pity to miss such a good opportunity.
- ，可惜。Wǒ méi mǎi dào piào, zhēn kě xī.I didn't get a ticket — what a pity.
- ，可惜。Nǐ bù néng lái cān jiā, zhēn kě xī.It's a pity you can't come and join us.
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