可惜 — meaning in English
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English meaning
- afraid adj Feeling fear; frightened.
- alas interjection Used to express sadness, regret, or disappointment about something.
- pity noun A feeling of sorrow or sympathy for someone else's suffering.
- unfortunately adv Happening as a result of bad luck or misfortune.
Senses
可惜 is used for these senses in English:
- afraid Regretful, sorry; expressing a reluctance to face an unpleasant situation. [with that (+ clause) or clause; or with so or not]
- more's the pity (idiom) It is a pity; it is unfortunate.
- pity (countable) Something regrettable.
- unfortunately Happening through bad luck, or because of some unfortunate event.
afraid — full definition
- adj Feeling fear; frightened.
- adj Used to soften bad news or a polite refusal; sorry to say.
- adj Worried about someone or something; concerned for their safety or outcome.