Definition
悔恨 (huǐ hèn) means "remorse, deep regret" — a strong, lasting regret tinged with self-reproach, more intense than 后悔 (hòu huǐ "to regret"). Unlike 恨 (hèn "to hate"), 悔恨 focuses on regret for one's own actions, not hatred toward others. It is a formal, written word.
verb
remorserepentance
Examples
- 悔恨。Tā huǐ hèn zìjǐ dāngchū de juédìng.He regretted his decision at that time.
- 悔恨。Tā huǐ hèn méiyǒu zhēnxī nà duàn shíguāng.She regretted not cherishing that period of time.
- 悔恨。Wǒ huǐ hèn dāngchū méiyǒu tīng tā de huà.I regret not listening to his words back then.
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