可惜

kě xī

Dictionary entry

it is a pity

What does 可惜 mean?

可惜 (kě xī) has the following dictionary meaning.

1it is a pity

2what a pity

3unfortunately

Character breakdown

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可kě(prefix) can; may; able to; -able · to approve; to permit 惜xīto cherish · to begrudge

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可惜

kě xī

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