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HSK
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it's a pity

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

ke3xi1 kěxī

Meaning


Primary

it's a pity

Alternatives

it is a pity, what a pity, it's too bad, regrettable, unfortunately

Mnemonic


We say the phrase 可惜 it's a pity when something doesn't happen and we realize we 可 can and should 惜 cherish it whenever it does actually happen.

Usage


这 部 电影 很 好, 可惜 太 短。

This movie is great; it's a pity that it is too short.

可惜 我 没 看到 演出。

It's a pity I missed the performance.

这 家 店 今天 关门 了。 真 可惜!

The store is closed today. What a pity!