regret in Chinese
regret in Chinese is 悔改, 后悔 — regret means to feel sorry about something that happened, or wish it had gone differently.
regret in Chinese
悔改
Pronounced: huǐ gǎi
Emotional pain on account of something done or experienced in the past, with a wish that it had been different; a looking back with dissatisfaction or with longing.
后悔
Pronounced: hòu huǐ
To feel sorry about (a thing that has or has not happened), afterthink: to wish that a thing had not happened, that something else had happened instead.
What does "regret" mean?
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verb To feel sorry about something that happened, or wish it had gone differently.
"He deeply regretted saying those words in anger."
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noun A feeling of sadness or disappointment about something in the past.
"She looked back on her twenties with a mix of nostalgia and regret."
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noun A polite refusal, especially a note declining an invitation.
"Please send your regrets if you cannot attend the wedding."
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regret in a sentence
- He deeply regretted saying those words in anger.
- I regret not asking for her number when I had the chance.
- She looked back on her twenties with a mix of nostalgia and regret.
- Please send your regrets if you cannot attend the wedding.
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What is "regret" in Chinese?
"regret" in Chinese is 悔改, 后悔. regret means: To feel sorry about something that happened, or wish it had gone differently.
How do you pronounce 悔改?
"regret" in Chinese is 悔改, pronounced "huǐ gǎi".
How do you use "regret" in a sentence?
Example: "He deeply regretted saying those words in anger." In Chinese, "regret" is 悔改, 后悔.
Are there other ways to say "regret" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "regret": 悔改, 后悔.
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