alas in Chinese
alas in Chinese is 可惜 — alas means used to express sadness, regret, or disappointment about something.
alas in Chinese
可惜
Pronounced: kě xī
What does "alas" mean?
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interjection Used to express sadness, regret, or disappointment about something.
"I wanted to catch the last bus home, but alas, I was ten minutes late and had to take a taxi instead."
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alas in a sentence
- I wanted to catch the last bus home, but alas, I was ten minutes late and had to take a taxi instead.
- Alas, the concert was cancelled due to rain.
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What is "alas" in Chinese?
"alas" in Chinese is 可惜. alas means: Used to express sadness, regret, or disappointment about something.
How do you pronounce 可惜?
"alas" in Chinese is 可惜, pronounced "kě xī".
How do you use "alas" in a sentence?
Example: "Alas, the concert was cancelled due to rain." In Chinese, "alas" is 可惜.
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