可惜 (kěxī) — how to say "a pity" in Chinese

可惜

A pity, regrettable

Radicals / Keys

Mouth

#30 · kǒu · 3 strokes

Heart

#61 · xīn · 4 strokes

Examples

昨天的音乐会非常精彩,可惜你没有来,错过了这么好的机会。

Yesterday's concert was wonderful, it's a pity you didn't come, you missed such a great opportunity.

可惜

What a pity.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "a pity" in Chinese?

"a pity" in Chinese is 可惜 (kěxī).

What does 可惜 mean in English?

可惜 (kěxī) means "A pity, regrettable".

How is 可惜 pronounced?

It is pronounced kěxī (written as kexi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "a pity" in Chinese characters?

It is written 可惜.

What HSK level is 可惜?

可惜 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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