惜

xī

Dictionary entry

to cherish

What does 惜 mean?

惜 (xī) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to cherish

2to begrudge

3to pity

4Taiwan pr. [xi2]

Character breakdown

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惜xīto cherish · to begrudge

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How to pronounce 惜

惜

xī

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